Chautauqua County's estimated 2026 population is 3,297 with a growth rate of -0.63% 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 -9.65% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chautauqua County includes 83.26% White, 4.09% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (83.26%)
Two or more races (10.03%)
Native American (4.09%)
Other race (1.22%)
Black or African American (0.95%)
Asian (0.45%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,806 | 83.26% |
| Two or more races | 338 | 10.03% |
| Native American | 138 | 4.09% |
| Other race | 41 | 1.22% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.45% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chautauqua County's average per capita income is $37,651. Household income levels show a median of $54,592. The poverty rate stands at 16.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,625 | - |
| Families | $60,662 | $82,176 |
| Households | $54,592 | $72,939 |
| Non Families | $38,409 | $49,929 |
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