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Chase

Kansas · 396 residents · 0.278 sq mi
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Chase has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,292. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $30,500. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
396
−19%since 2000
from 490 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,424 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+8%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3784324865405941990201020202024Chase
2024490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,292
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,340
+60%since 2000
from $13,972 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing13.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−13%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(313)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(5)
Diversity Score33.4%(132)
Diversity Score
33
+108%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chase, Kansas?

Chase, Kansas has about 396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chase, Kansas?

The typical household in Chase, Kansas earns about $47,292 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 $30,500, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Chase, Kansas?

About 8.2% 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 32.6% 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 174 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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