Living In Chautauqua County, KS

Chautauqua County Summary

Life in Chautauqua County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chautauqua County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chautauqua County:

The population in Chautauqua County is 3,370.
The median home value in Chautauqua County is $85,406.
The median income in Chautauqua County is $54,592.
The median rent in Chautauqua County is $713.
The unemployment rate in Chautauqua County is 6.3%.
The poverty rate in Chautauqua County is 16.9%.
The average high in Chautauqua County is 75.4° and there are 97.6 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Chautauqua County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chautauqua County

Sedan, KS Population 1,066

Cedar Vale, KS Population 618

Peru, KS Population 165

Niotaze, KS Population 130

Chautauqua, KS Population 108

Elgin, KS Population 55

Map Of Chautauqua County

Chautauqua County, KS Weather

The average high in Chautauqua County is 75.4°.
There are 78.13 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 97.6 inches of rain each year with 3.7 inches of snow.
There is an average of 6:09 hours of sun each day in Chautauqua County.

Stat	Chautauqua County
Mean High	75.4
Nice Days	78.13
Rainfall	97.6
Snowfall	3.7
Sunny Hours	6:09

75.4°
Average High

97.6
Inches of Rain

Chautauqua County Demographics

Population over time in Chautauqua County

The current population in Chautauqua County is 3,370. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	3,394	3.5%
2022	3,280	-1.3%
2021	3,323	-

Gender in Chautauqua County

Chautauqua County is 46.8% female with 1,576 female residents.
Chautauqua County is 53.2% male with 1,794 male residents.

Female

46.8% (1,576)

Male

53.2% (1,794)

Gender	Chautauqua County	KS	USA
Female	46.8%	49.8%	50.5%
Male	53.2%	50.2%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Chautauqua County

Chautauqua County is:

82.7% White with 2,788 White residents.
0.9% African American with 32 African American residents.
2.5% American Indian with 84 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 15 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 19 Other residents.
8.0% Two Or More with 271 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 161 Hispanic residents.

White

82.7% (2,788)

African American

0.9% (32)

American Indian

2.5% (84)

Asian

0.4% (15)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.6% (19)

Two Or More

8.0% (271)

Hispanic

4.8% (161)

Table: Chautauqua County By Race

Race	Chautauqua County	KS	USA
White	82.7%	73.4%	58.2%
African American	0.9%	5.3%	12.0%
American Indian	2.5%	0.4%	0.5%
Asian	0.4%	2.9%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.6%	0.4%	0.5%
Two Or More	8.0%	4.3%	3.9%
Hispanic	4.8%	13.3%	19.0%

Household Income For Chautauqua County, Kansas

5.5% of households in Chautauqua County earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Chautauqua County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.1% of households in Chautauqua County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.8% of households in Chautauqua County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.9% of households in Chautauqua County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.0% of households in Chautauqua County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Chautauqua County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.2% of households in Chautauqua County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.4% of households in Chautauqua County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.1% of households in Chautauqua County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

5.5% (184)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.4% (115)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.1% (340)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.8% (261)

$35,000 to $49,999

17.9% (604)

$50,000 to $74,999

22.0% (740)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.6% (425)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.2% (479)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.4% (79)

$200,000 or more

4.1% (138)

Income	Chautauqua County	KS	USA
Less than $10,000	5.5%	4.4%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.4%	3.3%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.1%	6.7%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.8%	7.8%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	17.9%	11.5%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	22.0%	17.8%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.6%	13.5%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.2%	17.7%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.4%	8.4%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	4.1%	8.8%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chautauqua County for adults over 25

4.0% of adults in Chautauqua County completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Chautauqua County completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Chautauqua County completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Chautauqua County completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Chautauqua County completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Chautauqua County completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Chautauqua County completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Chautauqua County completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Chautauqua County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

4% (134)

9-12th Grade

6% (202)

High School / GED

39% (1,314)

Some College

22% (741)

Associate's Degree

11% (370)

Bachelor's Degree

14% (471)

Master's Degree

3% (101)

Professional Degree

0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

1% (33)

Education	Chautauqua County	KS	USA
< 9th Grade	4%	3%	5%
9-12th Grade	6%	5%	6%
High School / GED	39%	26%	26%
Some College	22%	22%	19%
Associate's Degree	11%	9%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	14%	22%	21%
Master's Degree	3%	10%	10%
Professional Degree	0%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	1%	2%