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Chase County

Kansas · 2,572 residents · 773.053 sq mi
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Chase County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,906. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 458 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,500. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,572
−15%since 2000
from 3,030 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+13%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chase County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,906
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,645
+70%since 2000
from $17,422 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+32%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,910)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(53)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(208)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,228)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(222)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other3.4%(88)
Diversity Score29.5%(759)
Diversity Score
30
+330%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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CHASE COUNTY VS
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CHASE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chase County, Kansas?

Chase County, Kansas has about 2,572 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chase County, Kansas?

The typical household in Chase County, Kansas earns about $48,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chase County, Kansas expensive?

In Chase County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $102,500, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Chase County, Kansas?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chase County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chase County, Kansas?

About 6.9% of people in Chase County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chase County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chase County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 449 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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