Chase County, KS Demographics

The total population of Chase County is estimated to be 2,570 with 1,322 males (51.44%) and 1,248 females (48.56%). There are 74 less females than males in Chase County.
The median household income in Chase County was $53,454 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,963(3.54%) from $55,417 in 2020. This income is 71.65% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Chase County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $67,075. Overall, the median household income for the county of Chase County stands at $53,454.
In Chase County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $34,229 for males and $24,077 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $50,720 for males and $33,910 for females.
In Chase County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $54,455, while Two or More Races households have a median household income of $38,676.
In 2022, the population of Chase County was 2,548, a 1.92% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Chase County's population was 2,598, an increase of 0.93% compared to a population of 2,574 in 2020.
The median age in Chase County, KS is 44.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.62% were under the age of 15, 17.42% aged 15 to 29, 41.15% aged 30 to 64, 20.29% aged 65 to 84, and 3.52% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Chase County population: 93.42% are White, 1.20% are Black or African American, 0.62% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.15% are Asian, 1.43% are some other race and 3.17% are multiracial.