Chase County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Chase County has a population of 2,561 residents and a median age of 45.5 years, making it the #3,070 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.4%. The median home value is $109,700, and the median household income is $56,484, which is 25% below the national median.
Demographics
Chase County has a population of 2,561, making it the #3,070 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Chase County is $56,484, ranking #2,374 out of 3,222 counties — 24.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 0.9%.
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Housing
The median home value in Chase County is $109,700 (-61.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $825/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Chase County, 30.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 10.3% below the national average, ranking #748 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Chase County is 78.0 years. 16.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.5% of adults in Chase County smoke , 38.8% are obese , and 18.9% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
15.9% of children in Chase County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Chase County is 74.4%. The mean commute time is 22.0 min, which is 20.2% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Chase County voted Republican with a margin of 50.8%. The vote was 23.8% Dem / 74.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +1.5 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Chase County, Kansas
Chase County, Kansas has a total population of 2,561, making it the 3,070th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chase County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chase County is $56,484, which ranks #2,374 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9%.
The median home value in Chase County is $109,700, 61.1% below the national median. Renters in Chase County pay a median gross rent of $825 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chase County, 30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.0 min.
Chase County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.4%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Chase County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.