Chautauqua, Kansas

Chautauqua is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 111.[6]

This article is about the town in Kansas. For other uses, see Chautauqua (disambiguation).
Chautauqua, Kansas
City
Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
KDOT map of Chautauqua County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°1′34″N 96°10′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyChautauqua
Area
 • Total0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
 • Land0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
906 ft (276 m)
Population
 • Total111
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
91
 • Density214.62/sq mi (82.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67334
Area code620
FIPS code20-12675 [4]
GNIS feature ID0469157 [5]

History

Chautauqua was founded in 1881, and it was incorporated in 1882.[7]

Geography

Chautauqua is located at 37°1′34″N 96°10′42″W (37.026172, -96.178458).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.11 km2), all of it land.[9]

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.[10]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910348—
192040115.2%
1930282−29.7%
1940254−9.9%
1950215−15.4%
1960205−4.7%
1970137−33.2%
198015613.9%
1990132−15.4%
2000113−14.4%
2010111−1.8%
2019 (est.)91[3]−18.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 111 people, 52 households, and 33 families residing in the city. The population density was 258.1 inhabitants per square mile (99.7/km2). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 167.4 per square mile (64.6/km2). 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[4] of 2000, there were 113 people, 53 households, and 29 families residing in the city. The population density was 265.4 people per square mile (101.5/km2). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 169.1 per square mile (64.6/km2). 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

Chautauqua is served by USD 286 Chautauqua County. The district high school is located in Sedan.[11]

Chautauqua High School was closed through school unification. Chautauqua High School won the Kansas State High School boys class B basketball championship in 1927.[12]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
  7. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 314.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  10. Climate Summary for Chautauqua, Kansas
  11. "Chautauqua County Community USD 286". USD 286. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  12. "Basketball". KSHSAA. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
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