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Chapman

Kansas · 1,377 residents · 0.933 sq mi
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Chapman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,377
+11%since 2000
from 1,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,476 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
−8%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Chapman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,621
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,741
+124%since 2000
from $16,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+73%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,152)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3%(37)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(120)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,209)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(86)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other4.8%(66)
Diversity Score27.7%(382)
Diversity Score
28
+187%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chapman, Kansas?

Chapman, Kansas has about 1,377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chapman, Kansas?

The typical household in Chapman, Kansas earns about $53,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chapman, Kansas expensive?

In Chapman, Kansas, the median home is worth about $140,000, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Chapman, Kansas?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chapman, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chapman, Kansas?

About 8.8% of people in Chapman, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chapman, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chapman, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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