Chanute, Kansas
Chanute: City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Chanute is a city located in the county of Neosho in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,119 and a population density of 492 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,991 inhabitants.
The city was created 152 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Chanute
| Population : | 8,991 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Neosho County |
| Postal code : | 66720 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 620 |
| Area : | 18.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 958 feet / 292 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:04:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 485 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.42% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chanute is located at 37°40'45"N 95°27'26"W (37.6792100, -95.4572000).
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Official website of Chanute
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chanute decreased by 1.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,119 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,140 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,171 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,207 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,239 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,210 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,122 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,101 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,056 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,042 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,991 | -0.57% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,447 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,460 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,198 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,496 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 29.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 95.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 492 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
Chanute zip code is 66720.
County name: Neosho, County
fips: 20133
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $392,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,351 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $717 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,833 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,456 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,182 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 90,881 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,831 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 277,371 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $32,571 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $106,094 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $61,968 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,343 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 689 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 347 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 119 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,112 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 134 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,018 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 933.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.10 |
People born in Chanute (9)
People born in Chanute, including baseball player Paul Lindblad, basketball player and coach Ralph Miller, artist andrights activist Gilbert Baker, .
List
- Grace Olive Wiley (American herpetologist) she was born in 01/01/1884
- Jennifer Knapp (American Christian musician) she was born in 12/04/1974
- Leah Bodine Drake (American writer) she was born in 22/12/1914
- Steven Hill (American basketball player) he was born in 14/11/1985
- Edwin Bideau (American politician) he was born in 01/10/1950
- Jesse Rutherford, Jr. (United States Marine) he was born in 12/01/1922
Schools in Chanute
College & universities near Chanute, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155566 | Neosho County Community College | Chanute (KS) | 66720 |
| 154642 | Allen County Community College | Iola (KS) | 66749 |
| 155450 | Labette Community College | Parsons (KS) | 67357-4201 |
Post offices near Chanute
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chanu Post Office | Chanute (KS) | 66720 |
| Humbold Post Office | Humboldt (KS) | 66748 |
| Buffal Post Office | Buffalo (KS) | 66717 |
| Thayer Post Office | Thayer (KS) | 66776 |
| Er Post Office | Erie (KS) | 66733 |
Other cities in Neosho County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Neosho County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Erie | 1,081 | City in Neosho County; Kansas, USA |
| Saint Paul | 594 | City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States |
| Thayer | 465 | City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States |
| Galesburg | 120 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Stark | 66 | City in Kansas |
| Earlton | 52 | City in Neosho County, Kansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Chanute distances to largest Kansas cities
