Chase City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 490 residents, 195 households, and 138 families in the city. The population density was 1671.5 people per square mile (645.37/kmē), it is Kansas's 112th most densely populated city. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 765.5 per square mile (295.56/kmē). The average household size was 2.51 persons, and the average family size was 3.03 persons. The population's age distribution was 29% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median age was 38.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Chase City was 37 and 39.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 94.49% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.41% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 2.04% from two or more races and 3.06% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32361, it is 273rd wealthiest city by median household income in Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $39688, making it the 274th highest city by median family income in Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $13972, it is the 173rd lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The median income was $21167, Males have a median income of $25761 versus $15469 for females.
In 2000, 152 pupils and students, of which 44.74% are male and 55.26% are female, 31.02% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 1.97% nursery or pri school, 2.63% kindergarten, 48.68% elementary school, 42.76% high school and 3.95% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 490 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 490 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 488 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 482 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 476 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 471 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 470 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 463 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 454 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 446 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 446 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 3 | |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Elementary school | 30 | 44 | 74 |
| High school | 29 | 36 | 65 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase city, Kansas | $32361 | $39688 | $13972 |
| Rice County, Kansas | $35671 | $40960 | $16064 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |