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Chaffee

Missouri · 2,955 residents · 1.795 sq mi
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Chaffee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,491. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,600. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,955
−3%since 2000
from 3,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,646 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
−3%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chaffee
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,491
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,076 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,978
+27%since 2000
from $16,554 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,974)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,866)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(37)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.7%(50)
Diversity Score8.6%(254)
Diversity Score
9
+162%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chaffee, Missouri?

Chaffee, Missouri has about 2,955 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chaffee, Missouri?

The typical household in Chaffee, Missouri earns about $35,491 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chaffee, Missouri expensive?

In Chaffee, Missouri, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Chaffee, Missouri?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chaffee, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chaffee, Missouri?

About 22.4% of people in Chaffee, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chaffee, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Chaffee, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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