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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chautauqua County

Kansas · 4,359 residents · 638.881 sq mi
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Chautauqua County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,717. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $34,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,359
−1%since 1990
from 4,407 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.7
+2%since 1990
from 43.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Chautauqua County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,717
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,067 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,280
+80%since 1990
from $9,043 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$365
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
17.9% rent
1.2
+8%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,260)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(31)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score9.7%(428)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,054)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(59)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score4.5%(195)
4
−54%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chautauqua County, Kansas?

Chautauqua County, Kansas has about 4,359 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chautauqua County, Kansas earns about $28,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chautauqua County, Kansas expensive?

In Chautauqua County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $34,100, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Chautauqua County, Kansas?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chautauqua County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chautauqua County, Kansas?

About 12.2% of people in Chautauqua County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chautauqua County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chautauqua County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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