Chautauqua County's 2026 population is estimated at 3,297, reflecting a -0.63% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Chautauqua County is the 77th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 3,649 and has grown -9.65% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.2 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 45.7 years
There are 2,629 adults, (810 of whom are seniors) in Chautauqua County.
Female: 1,618 (48%)
Male: 1,752 (52%)
The racial composition of Chautauqua County includes 81.22% White, 4.99% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,737 | 81.22% |
| Two or more races | 338 | 10.03% |
| Native American | 168 | 4.99% |
| Other race | 96 | 2.85% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.09% |
Chautauqua County 's average per capita income is $41,654. Household income levels show a median of $56,438. The poverty rate stands at 14.92%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,673 | - |
| Families | $70,595 | $89,451 |
| Households | $56,438 | $78,337 |
| Non Families | $34,063 | $54,114 |
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