Zenda, Kansas

human settlement in Kingman County, Kansas, United States of America

Zenda is a city in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 90 people lived there.[3]

Zenda, Kansas
Location within Kingman County and Kansas
Location within Kingman County and Kansas
KDOT map of Kingman County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°26′39″N 98°16′55″W / 37.44417°N 98.28194°W / 37.44417; -98.28194[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyKingman
Founded1887
Incorporated1913
Named forThe Prisoner of Zenda
Area
 • Total0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Land0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,670 ft (510 m)
Population
 • Total72
 • Density330/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67159
Area code620
FIPS code20-80925
GNIS ID2397400[1]

History change

Zenda was named after the novel The Prisoner of Zenda.[4]

Geography change

Zenda is at 37°26′39″N 98°16′55″W / 37.44417°N 98.28194°W / 37.44417; -98.28194 (37.444077, -98.281996). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2). All of it is land.[2]

People change

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920188
193022318.6%
194025213.0%
1950226−10.3%
1960157−30.5%
1970142−9.6%
19801462.8%
199096−34.2%
200012328.1%
201090−26.8%
202072−20.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census change

The 2020 census says that there were 72 people, 33 households, and 20 families living in Zenda. Of the households, 81.8% owned their home and 18.2% rented their home.

The median age was 56.8 years. Of the people, 95.8% were White and 4.2% were two or more races. None were Hispanic or Latino.[3][5]

2010 census change

The 2010 census says that there were 90 people, 44 households, and 24 families living in Zenda.[6]

Education change

Nashville is a part of USD 332 Cunningham-West Kingman County. The Cunningham High School mascot is Cunningham Wildcats.[7]

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Zenda, Kansas
  2. 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  4. "Zenda, Kansas". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Archived from the original on 30 April 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  5. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  7. "Cunningham USD 332 - West Kingman County". USD 332. Retrieved 4 January 2017.

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