Schoenchen, KS Demographics

A map of Schoenchen's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	162	146	89.5%	85.9%
Multiracial	11	15	6.1%	8.8%
Hispanic	6	3	3.3%	1.8%
Native American/Other	2	5	1.1%	2.9%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Schoenchen, Kansas has an estimated population of 181, an increase from the 170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schoenchen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schoenchen 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 Schoenchen, that probability was 25.3% in 2020 and 19.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schoenchen is ranked the 446th 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). Schoenchen was ranked the 440th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schoenchen's White Population

162 residents of Schoenchen, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schoenchen is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Schoenchen ranks 480th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schoenchen's White population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Schoenchen's population has increased from 85.9% to 89.5%.

Schoenchen is more White than neighboring Munjor (51% White), Hays (86.1% White), and La Crosse (81.2% White). Schoenchen is less White than neighboring Liebenthal (89.7% White), and Victoria (93.8% White).

Schoenchen's Black Population

0 residents of Schoenchen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schoenchen is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Schoenchen ranks 268th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schoenchen's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Schoenchen's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Schoenchen is less Black than neighboring Hays (1.3% Black), and La Crosse (1% Black).

Schoenchen's Asian Population

0 residents of Schoenchen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schoenchen is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Schoenchen ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schoenchen's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Schoenchen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Schoenchen is less Asian than neighboring Hays (1.9% Asian).

Schoenchen's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Schoenchen, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schoenchen is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Schoenchen ranks 577th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schoenchen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Schoenchen's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.3%.

Schoenchen is more Hispanic than neighboring Victoria (2.2% Hispanic). Schoenchen is less Hispanic than neighboring Liebenthal (5.7% Hispanic), Munjor (37.2% Hispanic), Hays (7.4% Hispanic), and La Crosse (8.8% Hispanic).

Schoenchen's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Schoenchen, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Schoenchen is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Schoenchen ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schoenchen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schoenchen's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.1%.

Schoenchen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Liebenthal (0% Native American/Other), Munjor (0% Native American/Other), Hays (0.3% Native American/Other), and Victoria (0% Native American/Other). Schoenchen is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Crosse (1.4% Native American/Other).

Schoenchen's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Schoenchen, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schoenchen is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Schoenchen ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schoenchen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Schoenchen's population has decreased from 8.8% to 6.1%.

Schoenchen is more Multiracial than neighboring Liebenthal (4.6% Multiracial), Hays (2.9% Multiracial), and Victoria (4% Multiracial). Schoenchen is less Multiracial than neighboring Munjor (11.7% Multiracial), and La Crosse (7.6% 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.