Zenda, Kansas

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

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; -98.28194Coordinates: 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
 • Density327/sq mi (124.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67159
FIPS code20-80925
GNIS ID2397400[1]

History

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

Geography

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

Historical populations
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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

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

Education

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

References

  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 FilesUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICSUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  4. Zenda, Kansas. Blue SkywaysKansas State Library. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  5. P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPEUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  6. American FactFinderUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  7. Cunningham USD 332 - West Kingman CountyUSD 332. Retrieved 4 January 2017.

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