Chase County, KS Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Chase County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,599 | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.3 | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.62% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.4 | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,145 | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Chase County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Chase County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,584 | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.30% | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Chase County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $65,000 | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $758 | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.9% | 66.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Chase County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 16.6 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Chase County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Chase County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Chase County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Chase County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.2% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.9% | 18.7% | 19.0% |