Chase County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Chase County, Kansas has a population of 2,561, the 91st most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $56,484 and the median home value is $109,700. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Chase County Quick Facts
How Chase County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,579 | 2,561 | -0.7% |
| Median household income | $54,518 | $56,484 | +3.6% |
| Median home value | $106,200 | $109,700 | +3.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Chase County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Falls | 1,041 | $50,750 | 9.1% | $85,100 |
| Strong City | 488 | $42,500 | 10.3% | $84,400 |
| Elmdale | 61 | N/A | 72.1% | $40,600 |
| Matfield Green | 48 | $33,750 | 4.2% | N/A |
| Cedar Point | 8 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Chase County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,561. It is the 91st most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Chase County is 45.5 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Chase County is $56,484. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $109,700. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Chase County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Chase County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Chase County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chase County, Kansas?
Chase County has a population of 2,561, making it the 91st most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Chase County?
The median household income in Chase County is $56,484 with a poverty rate of 8.3%.
How many cities are in Chase County, Kansas?
Chase County contains 5 Census-designated places.