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Chetopa

Kansas · 1,125 residents · 1.364 sq mi
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Chetopa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,875. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,100. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,125
−12%since 2000
from 1,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
825 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+8%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8821K1K1K1K1990201020202024Chetopa
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,875
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,576
+33%since 2000
from $11,705 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+30%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(947)
Black1.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(36)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other11.3%(127)
Diversity Score36.1%(406)
Diversity Score
36
+315%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chetopa, Kansas?

Chetopa, Kansas has about 1,125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chetopa, Kansas?

The typical household in Chetopa, Kansas earns about $24,875 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 $39,100, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Chetopa, Kansas?

About 11.3% 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 33.0% 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 232 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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