Chase County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 91st-largest in Kansas

The population of Chase County, Kansas is 2,579 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 91st-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $54,518, the median home value is $106,200, and the median age is 44.5.

The population of Chase County has declined 9.9% since 2010 (2,784 → 2,507), a -0.75% annualized rate.

Chase County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,579

Population

-0.75%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$54,518

Median Income

$106,200

Median Home Value

Chase County covers 773 sq mi of land at 3.3 people per square mile.

About Chase County, KS

Chase County stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US counties, at roughly 3 people per square mile. With 2,579 residents, Chase County is a county in Kansas.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $54,518, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.5%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $106,200, with typical rent around $758.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 29.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.4%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

Chase County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Chase County had a population of 2,784 in 2010 and 2,507 in 2024, a -9.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,784 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.74%.

Chase County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,507

Population (2024)

2,784

Population (2010)

2,784

Peak (2010)

-0.74%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,784	-	-	estimate
2011	2,768	-16	-0.57%	estimate
2012	2,741	-27	-0.98%	estimate
2013	2,688	-53	-1.93%	estimate
2014	2,652	-36	-1.34%	estimate
2015	2,654	+2	+0.08%	estimate
2016	2,631	-23	-0.87%	estimate
2017	2,652	+21	+0.80%	estimate
2018	2,565	-87	-3.28%	estimate
2019	2,585	+20	+0.78%	estimate
2020	2,575	-10	-0.39%	estimate
2021	2,608	+33	+1.28%	estimate
2022	2,559	-49	-1.88%	estimate
2023	2,555	-4	-0.16%	estimate
2024	2,507	-48	-1.88%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.0%
Black or African American	1.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.5

Median Age

48.4%

Female

51.6%

Male

24.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

5.9%

15–19

5.5%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

12.0%

35–44

11.1%

45–54

11.9%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

7.8%

65–74

13.6%

75–84

7.8%

85+

2.7%

Children (under 15): 16.8% · Seniors (65+): 24.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,518$-18,121 vs state
Mean household income	$72,786
Per-capita income	$31,554
Poverty rate	5.5%-2.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.4%
Employment-to-population	56.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.7%

Manufacturing

18.3%

Agriculture

12.4%

Education & health care

8.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.6%

Public administration

6.2%

Construction

3.7%

Finance & real estate

3.3%

The largest employment sector in Chase County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

5.8%

Carpool

76.0%

Public transit

8.4%

Work from home

19.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$106,200$-97,200 vs state

Median home value

$758

Median rent

71.9%

Homeownership rate

1,397

Total housing units

82.0%

Occupied

18.0%

Vacant

28.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.5%

With health insurance

92.1%

With broadband internet

19.6%

Foreign-born

7.5%

Veterans (18+)

11.8%

With a disability

93.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.6%

High School+

29.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chase County, Kansas has a population of 2,579 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 91st-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Chase County has declined 9.9% since 2010 (2,784 → 2,507), a -0.75% annualized rate.

The median household income in Chase County, Kansas is $54,518, with mean (average) household income of $72,786 and per-capita income of $31,554. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Chase County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.9%), Black or African American (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Chase County, Kansas is 44.5 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

The median home value in Chase County is $106,200 and median monthly rent is $758. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,397 total housing units, 18.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Chase County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Chase County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.