Chautauqua, Kansas Explained

Chautauqua, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Chautauqua Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Chautauqua County (legend)
Coordinates:37.0242°N -96.1775°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Chautauqua
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1881
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1882
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.42
Area Land Sq Mi:0.42
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:1.10
Area Land Km2:1.10
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:909
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:108
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:67334
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:620
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-12675
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2393812

Chautauqua is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 108.[2]

History

Chautauqua was founded in 1881, and it was incorporated in 1882.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43sqmi, all of it land.[4]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Chautauqua has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 108 people, 45 households, and 31 families in Chautauqua.[6] The population density was 254.7 per square mile (98.3/km). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 129.7 per square mile (50.1/km).[7] [8] The racial makeup was 77.78% (84) white or European American (77.78% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.85% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 2.78% (3) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.85% (2) from other races, and 15.74% (17) from two or more races.[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.63% (5) of the population.[10]

Of the 45 households, 24.4% had children under the age of 18; 46.7% were married couples living together; 35.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.4% of households consisted of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.6.[11] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 7.4% of the population.[12]

28.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 0.9% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 120.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $32,500 (with a margin of error of +/- $13,024) and the median family income was $50,833 (+/- $34,712).[13]

2010 census

As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 111 people, 52 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 258.1PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 167.4/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.4% White, 3.6% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 8.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 52 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.58.

The median age in the city was 48.2 years. 16.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 113 people, 53 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 265.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 169.1sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 89.38% White, 7.08% Native American, and 3.54% from two or more races.

There were 53 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 43.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,500, and the median income for a family was $19,583. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $15,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,781. There were 27.3% of families and 38.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 65.7% of under eighteens and 13.8% of those over 64.

Education

The community is served by Chautauqua County USD 286 public school district, and its Sedan Jr/Sr High School is located in Sedan.[16]

Chautauqua High School was closed through school unification. Chautauqua High School won the Kansas State High School boys class B basketball championship in 1927.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile of Chautauqua, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . May 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220523205325/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2012675 . May 23, 2022 . live.
  3. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 314. 9780722249055 .
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . 2012-01-25 .
  5. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=393443&cityname=Chautauqua%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Chautauqua, Kansas
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  8. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  15. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  16. Web site: Home Page . Chautauqua County USD 286 . February 13, 2023.
  17. Web site: Basketball . KSHSAA . 3 January 2017 . January 2, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170102171800/http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Basketball/History.cfm . dead .