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Chautauqua

Kansas · 109 residents (2025 est.) · 0.424 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,500. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
−19%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
215 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.0
+20%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:109 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
355678991201990201020202024Chautauqua
202491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,496
+181%since 2000
from $9,781 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+25%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing15.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other6.6%(6)
Diversity Score17.9%(16)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.1%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
29.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2012
from 40.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.4%
−47.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+41.5 ptssince 2017
from 38.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chautauqua, Kansas?

Chautauqua, Kansas has about 91 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Chautauqua, Kansas expensive?

In Chautauqua, Kansas, the median home is worth about $57,500.

How educated are people in Chautauqua, Kansas?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chautauqua, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chautauqua, Kansas?

About 7.7% of people in Chautauqua, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chautauqua, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chautauqua, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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