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The City of Dresden had a population of 42 as of July 1, 2024. Dresden ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Kansas. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Dresden is located at latitude 39.6242 and longitude -100.4224 in Decatur County. The formal boundaries for the City of Dresden encompass a land area of 0.94 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Decatur County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Dresden has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Dresden is located within Township of Dresden, a minor civil division (MCD) of Decatur County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 42 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 42 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 32 (76.2%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 47 |
| Diversity Index2 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $69,553 |
| Average Household Income | $73,513 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 0% |
| Per Capita Income | $36,756 |
| Wealth Index5 | 48 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (56.4) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15 (55.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6 (22.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6 (22.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $191,667 |
| Average Home Value | $165,000 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 0 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 21 |
| Average Household Size | 2.00 |
| Family Households | 14 |
| Average Family Size | 2.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2024 | 2024-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.55% | 0.00% |
| Households | 1.15% | 0.00% |
| Families | -1.47% | |
| Median Household Income | -2.80% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.18% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4.84% |
The table below compares Dresden to the other 740 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Kansas by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 678 | 9th |
| Population Density | # 702 | 5th |
| Median Household Income | # 308 | 59th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 146 | 20th |
| Per Capita Income | # 358 | 52nd |
| Diversity Index | # 544 | 27th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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