Lenora, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 183, Lenora's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lenora is a small community located in Kansas, within Norton County. The total population is 183. It ranks as the 443rd most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lenora is 60.5 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 10.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lenora is $31,250. This is 58% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.9%. This is 103% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lenora, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $46,100. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Lenora is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lenora is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Asian residents account for 1.1%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lenora, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.