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Kansas · 393 residents (2025 est.) · 0.278 sq mi
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Chase has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $75,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
490
Unchangedsince 2000
from 490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,763 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+3%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:393 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3784324865405941990201020202024Chase
2024490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,361 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,750
+99%since 2000
from $13,972 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+11%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+72%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(408)
Black1.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(34)
Diversity Score36.8%(180)
Diversity Score
37
+130%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+97%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 85.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 8.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chase, Kansas?

Chase, Kansas has about 490 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chase, Kansas?

The typical household in Chase, Kansas earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chase, Kansas expensive?

In Chase, Kansas, the median home is worth about $75,300, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Chase, Kansas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chase, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chase, Kansas?

About 13.7% of people in Chase, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chase, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chase, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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