Zenda, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 86, Zenda'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

Zenda is a small community located in Kansas, within Kingman County. The total population is 86. It ranks as the 569th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Zenda is 46.5 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Zenda is $53,000. This is 29% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 69% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Zenda, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $51,000. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Zenda is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Zenda has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents.

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% 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 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Zenda, 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.