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Chetopa

Kansas · 907 residents (2025 est.) · 1.364 sq mi
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Chetopa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,288. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 304 residents. 11% 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 $71,900. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
977
−24%since 2000
from 1,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
716 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.7
+23%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:907 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8821K1K1K1K1990201020202024Chetopa
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,288
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,295
+73%since 2000
from $11,705 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+2%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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
$71,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+134%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,131)
Black2.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(841)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(105)
Diversity Score30.9%(302)
Diversity Score
31
+255%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% 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
11.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.5%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+27.5 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chetopa, Kansas?

Chetopa, Kansas has about 977 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chetopa, Kansas?

The typical household in Chetopa, Kansas earns about $25,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chetopa, Kansas expensive?

In Chetopa, Kansas, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Chetopa, Kansas?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chetopa, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chetopa, Kansas?

About 37.2% of people in Chetopa, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chetopa, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chetopa, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 380 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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