Chetopa, Neosho County, Kansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Chetopa, Kansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Chetopa, Kansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Chetopa, Kansas. The estimated population of Chetopa, Kansas is 904 people, with a median age of 58.

We can look at the total population in Chetopa over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
904
+3.55%
-6.22%
2020
873
+6.85%
-
2019
817
-14.45% -
2018
955
-0.93% -
2017
964
- -

Population of Chetopa, Kansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.6%
91.4%
-7.44%
Black/African American
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Native
0.3%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
6.4%
4.9%
+30.61%
Asian
0.9%
1.3%
-30.77%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.7%
2.2%
+250.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Chetopa, Kansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 58 +17.17% 58.1 +14.15% 56.5 +18.7%
2020 49.5 -2.56% 50.9 +0.99% 47.6 -14.85%
2019 50.8 +13.9% 50.4 +17.76% 55.9 +16.46%
2018 44.6 +17.06% 42.8 +15.99% 48 +23.71%
2017 38.1 - 36.9 - 38.8 -

The median age of Chetopa, Kansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 58 +39.06% 51 +45.69% 62 68
10 to 19 51 16.93% 95 -41.79% 44 58
20 to 29 104 -47.96% 46 -43.55% 59 22
30 to 39 40 -18.89% 45 -127.68% 17 7
40 to 49 84 -87.65% 37 +95.5% 28 61
50 to 59 76 +43.8% 61 +16.58% 114 65
60 to 69 41 17.51% 84 -14.29% 41 67
70+ 41 +100.32% 50 +96.6% 80 111

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Chetopa, Kansas is $74,071.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Chetopa.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,714.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,933.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,875.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Chetopa, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Chetopa, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Chetopa, Kansas is currently $76,825.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.19% of households in Chetopa are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Chetopa against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Chetopa is $35,701.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Chetopa by the total population of Chetopa.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Chetopa, Kansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Chetopa to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.23%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Chetopa that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Chetopa over the age of 16 is 719.

Of those people, a total of 63.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Chetopa is 63.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 47 19.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 19 78.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 62 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 16 81.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 62 96.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 51 78.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 163 97.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 85 94.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 47 34.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 167 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Chetopa. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 670 65.20% 0.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 47 34.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 36 19.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 667 65.50% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Chetopa as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Chetopa is 454, with median earnings of $46,707.00.

Women in Chetopa, Kansas earning approximately 82.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 454 $46,707.00
Male 259 $55,938.00
Female 195 $45,906.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 11 $200,536.00
Business and Financial 51 $86,306.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 78 $47,438.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $67,581.00
Healthcare Support 10 $32,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00
Sales 12 $5,714.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 17 $29,018.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5 $43,750.00
Production 65 $43,533.00
Transportation and Material Moving 50 $31,402.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 10 $0.00 1 $0.00
Business and Financial 49 $0.00 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00 75 $47,344.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 50 $67,984.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 10 $32,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2 $0.00 1 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 12 $5,714.00
Office and Administrative Support 5 $0.00 9 $33,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 17 $29,018.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5 $43,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 52 $44,239.00 13 $33,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 50 $31,402.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 408 households in Chetopa, with an average household size of 2.22 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 294 families in Chetopa with an average family size of 2.65 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 205 46 43 114
Average Household Size 2.5 3.2 2.98 1.03
Total Families 205 46 43 0
Average Household Size 2.5 3.07 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 294 families in Chetopa, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Chetopa:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 462 housing units in Chetopa, Kansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 408 88.31%
Vacant 54 11.69%

13.20% of the total 462 housing units in Chetopa are rental units. This is approximately 61 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 338 are occupied by the owner - or 73.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Chetopa is $654.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Chetopa that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    9
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    46
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    7
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Chetopa is $66,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Chetopa that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    86
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    138
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    34
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    61
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Chetopa. The chart below shows the number of properties in Chetopa that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    115
  • 1940 to 1949
    9
  • 1950 to 1959
    29
  • 1960 to 1969
    28
  • 1970 to 1979
    22
  • 1980 to 1989
    28
  • 1990 to 1999
    105
  • 2000 to 2009
    81
  • 2010 to 2013
    45
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Chetopa that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    31
  • 1 vehicle available
    97
  • 2 vehicles available
    107
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    173

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Chetopa get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Chetopa that commute to work in a particular way.

19 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Chetopa.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    63
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    47
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    31
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    17
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    167
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    25
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    37
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    2
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    5
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Chetopa, Kansas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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