Chautauqua County, Kansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 78th-largest in Kansas
The population of Chautauqua County, Kansas is 3,370 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 78th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $54,592, the median home value is $63,300, and the median age is 45.3.
The population of Chautauqua County has declined 8.5% since 2010 (3,649 → 3,339), a -0.63% annualized rate.
3,370
Population
-0.63%
Annual growth
5
People / sq mi
$54,592
Median Income
$63,300
Median Home Value
Chautauqua County covers 639 sq mi of land at 5.3 people per square mile.
About Chautauqua County, KS
Housing cost is the defining feature of Chautauqua County: the median home is valued at $63,300. Chautauqua County is a county in Kansas with a population of 3,370.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $54,592, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.0%, close to the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $63,300, with typical rent around $713.
Roughly 18.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.1% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Chautauqua County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Chautauqua County had a population of 3,649 in 2010 and 3,339 in 2024, a -8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,649 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.62%.
3,339
Population (2024)
3,649
Population (2010)
3,649
Peak (2010)
-0.62%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,649 |
| 2011 | 3,612 |
| 2012 | 3,562 |
| 2013 | 3,532 |
| 2014 | 3,460 |
| 2015 | 3,389 |
| 2016 | 3,361 |
| 2017 | 3,320 |
| 2018 | 3,287 |
| 2019 | 3,203 |
| 2020 | 3,380 |
| 2021 | 3,384 |
| 2022 | 3,387 |
| 2023 | 3,360 |
| 2024 | 3,339 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.3
Median Age
46.8%
Female
53.2%
Male
23.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.9% · Seniors (65+): 23.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $54,592$-18,047 vs state |
| Mean household income | $72,939 |
| Per-capita income | $30,782 |
| Poverty rate | 13.0%+5.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 50.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Chautauqua County is professional & business services, accounting for 37.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.5%
Carpool
82.7%
Public transit
4.1%
Work from home
23.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$63,300$-140,100 vs state
Median home value
$713
Median rent
83.3%
Homeownership rate
1,971
Total housing units
66.7%
Occupied
33.3%
Vacant
16.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.3%
With health insurance
92.0%
With broadband internet
39.1%
Foreign-born
6.9%
Veterans (18+)
20.7%
With a disability
98.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.4%
High School+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chautauqua County, Kansas has a population of 3,370 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 78th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 5 people per square mile.
The population of Chautauqua County has declined 8.5% since 2010 (3,649 → 3,339), a -0.63% annualized rate.
The median household income in Chautauqua County, Kansas is $54,592, with mean (average) household income of $72,939 and per-capita income of $30,782. 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Chautauqua County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.3%), Hispanic or Latino (9.8%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Chautauqua County, Kansas is 45.3 years. Residents are 46.8% female and 53.2% male.
The median home value in Chautauqua County is $63,300 and median monthly rent is $713. 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,971 total housing units, 33.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Chautauqua County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 37.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Chautauqua County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.