| 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]
Chautauqua was founded in 1881, and it was incorporated in 1882.[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43sqmi, all of it land.[4]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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]