Fredonia, KS Demographics

A map of Fredonia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,834	1,914	94.3%	89.0%
Multiracial	58	111	3.0%	5.2%
Hispanic	37	90	1.9%	4.2%
Black	11	1	0.6%	0.0%
Native American/Other	3	21	0.2%	1.0%
Asian	2	14	0.1%	0.7%

Fredonia, Kansas has an estimated population of 1,945, a decrease from the 2,151 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fredonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fredonia has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fredonia, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fredonia is ranked the 128th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fredonia was ranked the 114th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fredonia's White Population

1,834 residents of Fredonia, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fredonia is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Fredonia ranks 332nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Fredonia's population has increased from 89.0% to 94.3%.

Fredonia is more White than neighboring Benedict (83.6% White), Lafontaine (85.9% White), Altoona (86.5% White), and Coyville (71% White). Fredonia is less White than neighboring New Albany (100% White).

Fredonia's Black Population

11 residents of Fredonia, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fredonia is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Fredonia ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's Black population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Black residents' share of Fredonia's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.6%.

Fredonia is more Black than neighboring New Albany (0% Black), Benedict (0% Black), Lafontaine (0% Black), Altoona (0% Black), and Coyville (0% Black).

Fredonia's Asian Population

2 residents of Fredonia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fredonia is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fredonia ranks 167th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Fredonia's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Fredonia is more Asian than neighboring New Albany (0% Asian), Benedict (0% Asian), Lafontaine (0% Asian), Altoona (0% Asian), and Coyville (0% Asian).

Fredonia's Hispanic Population

37 residents of Fredonia, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fredonia is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Fredonia ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Fredonia's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.9%.

Fredonia is more Hispanic than neighboring New Albany (0% Hispanic), Benedict (0% Hispanic), Lafontaine (0% Hispanic), and Coyville (0% Hispanic). Fredonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Altoona (2.6% Hispanic).

Fredonia's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Fredonia, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fredonia is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Fredonia ranks 294th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fredonia's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Fredonia is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Albany (0% Native American/Other), Lafontaine (0% Native American/Other), Altoona (0% Native American/Other), and Coyville (0% Native American/Other). Fredonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Benedict (9.8% Native American/Other).

Fredonia's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Fredonia, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fredonia is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fredonia ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fredonia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fredonia's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.0%.

Fredonia is more Multiracial than neighboring New Albany (0% Multiracial). Fredonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Benedict (6.6% Multiracial), Lafontaine (14.1% Multiracial), Altoona (10.9% Multiracial), and Coyville (29% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.