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Chetopa

Kansas · 929 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 $21,953. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 352 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $47,000. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
929
−27%since 2000
from 1,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+15%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8821K1K1K1K1990201020202024Chetopa
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,953
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,393
+49%since 2000
from $11,705 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+77%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(801)
Black1.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other2.5%(23)
Diversity Score15%(139)
Diversity Score
15
+72%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chetopa, Kansas?

Chetopa, Kansas has about 929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chetopa, Kansas?

The typical household in Chetopa, Kansas earns about $21,953 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 $47,000, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Chetopa, Kansas?

About 12.1% 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 34.0% 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 428 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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