Chautauqua County's estimated 2026 population is 3,269 with a growth rate of -1.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chautauqua County is the 77th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 3,649 and has seen a growth of -10.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.2 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 45.7 years
There are 2,629 adults, (810 of whom are seniors) in Chautauqua County.
Female: 1,618 (48%)
Male: 1,752 (52%)
The racial composition of Chautauqua County includes 81.22% White, 4.99% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,737 | 81.22% |
| Two or more races | 338 | 10.03% |
| Native American | 168 | 4.99% |
| Other race | 96 | 2.85% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.09% |
Chautauqua County's average per capita income is $41,654. Household income levels show a median of $56,438. The poverty rate stands at 14.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,673 | - |
| Families | $70,595 | $89,451 |
| Households | $56,438 | $78,337 |
| Non Families | $34,063 | $54,114 |
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