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Chanute

Kansas · 8,722 residents · 7.101 sq mi
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Chanute has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,238. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,722
−7%since 2000
from 9,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,228 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Chanute
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,238
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,912 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,322
+43%since 2000
from $16,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(8,584)
Black1.3%(127)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(366)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(1,323)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(7,262)
Black1.3%(112)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(707)
Asian0.7%(60)
Other3.5%(303)
Diversity Score31.5%(2,745)
Diversity Score
31
+124%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chanute, Kansas?

Chanute, Kansas has about 8,722 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chanute, Kansas?

The typical household in Chanute, Kansas earns about $45,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chanute, Kansas expensive?

In Chanute, Kansas, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Chanute, Kansas?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chanute, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chanute, Kansas?

About 19.5% of people in Chanute, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chanute, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chanute, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 766 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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