Economy & Jobs — Chanute, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,882 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,023 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,115 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.6% |
| Manufacturing | 17.4% |
| Retail | 16.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
