Demographics & People — Chanute, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,629 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,500 |
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| Median Age | 36.1 |
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| Total Households | 3,572 |
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| Family Households | 2,155 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1624 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,030 |
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| Black or African American | 114 |
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| Asian | 14 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 645 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,739 |
| Other groups | 2,064 |
| German | 1,878 |
| English | 915 |
| American | 791 |
| Irish | 739 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 651 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 478 |
| French (except Basque) | 230 |
| Dutch | 200 |
Language
| English Only | 7,964 |
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| Spanish | 100 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,130 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 533 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,580 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chanute, Kansas.
