Population 3,370 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chautauqua County
Household size in Chautauqua County
| Period | Chautauqua County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Chautauqua County run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.30, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chautauqua County
| Period | Chautauqua County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.1, Chautauqua County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Chautauqua County is older than most Kansas counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chautauqua County
| Period | Chautauqua County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Chautauqua County (10.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Kansas counties, Chautauqua County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chautauqua County
Renters in Chautauqua County
| Period | Chautauqua County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Chautauqua County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About seven in ten owners (70.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only nine have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chautauqua County
| Period | Chautauqua County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Chautauqua County: 29.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Few Kansas counties have a higher vacancy rate: only two of 105.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chautauqua County
| Period | Chautauqua County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +20 | +5 | +6 |
Chautauqua County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chautauqua County
| Period | Chautauqua County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $537 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $653 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $654 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $780 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$244 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Chautauqua County runs $780 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chautauqua County
Bachelor's degrees in Chautauqua County
| Period | Chautauqua County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chautauqua County: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only three have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chautauqua County
| Period | Chautauqua County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Chautauqua County is close to the national rate: 90.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Kansas overall (91.7%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chautauqua County
| Period | Chautauqua County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Chautauqua County has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chautauqua County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua County | 2.42 | 45.1 | 10.9% | 18.0% | 29.1% | 1964 | $780 | 18.2% | 90.1% | 3.2% |
| Montgomery County | 2.40 | 41.3 | 11.1% | 27.1% | 16.3% | 1960 | $776 | 22.1% | 90.7% | 4.2% |
| Cowley County | 2.44 | 39.4 | 12.3% | 31.9% | 14.3% | 1964 | $905 | 24.1% | 90.6% | 4.3% |
| Labette County | 2.44 | 42.2 | 11.5% | 26.0% | 14.0% | 1961 | $762 | 20.3% | 89.9% | 3.3% |
| Cherokee County | 2.45 | 42.7 | 9.2% | 24.5% | 13.3% | 1966 | $869 | 19.4% | 89.6% | 3.0% |
| Jasper County | 2.52 | 37.8 | 13.9% | 37.2% | 10.2% | 1985 | $993 | 25.4% | 89.0% | 3.5% |
| Harper County | 2.37 | 40.8 | 8.3% | 24.9% | 24.3% | 1956 | $743 | 23.4% | 91.0% | 1.9% |
| Barber County | 2.21 | 40.0 | 4.9% | 19.0% | 24.3% | 1955 | $700 | 27.0% | 95.9% | 1.4% |
| Lawrence County | 2.70 | 39.8 | 10.3% | 26.1% | 11.7% | 1980 | $855 | 16.9% | 87.4% | 4.2% |
| Greene County | 2.33 | 38.5 | 10.0% | 42.5% | 6.9% | 1983 | $1,087 | 33.0% | 93.8% | 3.4% |
| Christian County | 2.65 | 39.2 | 9.0% | 24.1% | 5.2% | 1998 | $1,093 | 33.1% | 93.9% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Cass County, IL · Candler County, GA · Carbon County, MT · Caribou County, ID · Carlisle County, KY · Carroll County, MO · Tunica County, MS · Carson County, TX · Carter County, MO · Garden County, NE
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chautauqua County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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