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Zenda, Kansas
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Location within Kingman County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Named for | The Prisoner of Zenda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 72 |
| • Density | 327/sq mi (124.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67159
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-80925 |
| GNIS ID | 470393 |
Zenda is a city in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 72.
History
Zenda was named after the novel The Prisoner of Zenda.
Geography
Zenda is located at 37°26′38″N 98°16′53″W / 37.44389°N 98.28139°W (37.443895, -98.281263). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Zenda has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 188 | — | |
| 1930 | 223 | 18.6% | |
| 1940 | 252 | 13.0% | |
| 1950 | 226 | −10.3% | |
| 1960 | 157 | −30.5% | |
| 1970 | 142 | −9.6% | |
| 1980 | 146 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 96 | −34.2% | |
| 2000 | 123 | 28.1% | |
| 2010 | 90 | −26.8% | |
| 2020 | 72 | −20.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 90 people, 44 households, and 24 families residing in the city. The population density was 391.3 inhabitants per square mile (151.1/km2). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 239.1 per square mile (92.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.8% of the population.
There were 44 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.71.
The median age in the city was 52.3 years. 15.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.3% were from 25 to 44; 44.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
Education
The community is served by Cunningham–West Kingman County USD 332 public school district. The Cunningham High School mascot is Cunningham Wildcats.
Nashville and Zenda schools were unified as Nashville-Zenda schools in 1964. The Nashville-Zenda Thunderbirds won the Kansas State High School 8-Man football championship in 1969. The original Zenda High School mascot was Zenda Gorillas.
See also
In Spanish: Zenda (Kansas) para niños
