Zenda, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 | 1,670 ft (510 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 | 2397400 |
Zenda is a small city located in Kingman County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 72 people lived there.
Contents
A Look Back at Zenda's History
Zenda got its name from a famous adventure novel called The Prisoner of Zenda. The city was officially started in 1887. It became an incorporated city in 1913.
Zenda's Location and Climate
Where is Zenda?
Zenda is a small area of land, about 0.23 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Zenda's Weather
The weather in Zenda usually has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild or cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it called "Cfa."
People Living in Zenda
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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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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Zenda has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1920, there were 188 residents. The population grew to 252 by 1940, which was its highest point. Since then, the number of people has slowly decreased. By 2020, 72 people lived in Zenda.
Zenda's Community in 2010
In 2010, there were 90 people living in Zenda. Everyone living in the city was White. About 8% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 44 homes in the city. About 18% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (43%) were married couples. Some homes (11%) had a female head of household without a husband.
The average age of people in Zenda was about 52 years old. About 16% of residents were under 18. About 20% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (53%) were female.
Schools in Zenda
Zenda is part of the Cunningham–West Kingman County USD 332 public school district. Students in the area attend Cunningham High School, and their sports teams are called the Cunningham Wildcats.
Years ago, the schools in Zenda and nearby Nashville joined together in 1964. They were known as the Nashville-Zenda schools. The Nashville-Zenda Thunderbirds football team even won the Kansas State High School 8-Man football championship in 1969! The original Zenda High School mascot was the Zenda Gorillas.
See also
In Spanish: Zenda (Kansas) para niños
