Chanute, KS Demographics

A map of Chanute's Population by Race

Chanute, Kansas had a population of 8,722 in 2020. It was 83.3% White, 1.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chanute, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Chanute is the 41st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chanute's White Population

7,262 residents of Chanute identify as White, or 83.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Chanute slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Chanute is ranked #554 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chanute is less White than neighboring Earlton (85% White), Urbana (93.3% White), Humboldt (86.2% White), Thayer (87.5% White), and Galesburg (94% White).

Chanute's Black Population

112 residents of Chanute identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chanute roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Chanute is ranked #144 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chanute is more Black than neighboring Earlton (0% Black), Urbana (0% Black), Thayer (0% Black), and Galesburg (0% Black). Chanute is less Black than neighboring Humboldt (1.4% Black).

Chanute's Asian Population

60 residents of Chanute identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chanute roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Chanute is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chanute is more Asian than neighboring Earlton (0% Asian), Urbana (0% Asian), Humboldt (0.1% Asian), Thayer (0% Asian), and Galesburg (0% Asian).

Chanute's Hispanic Population

707 residents of Chanute identify as Hispanic, or 8.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chanute roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Chanute is ranked #156 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chanute is more Hispanic than neighboring Earlton (3.3% Hispanic), Urbana (6.7% Hispanic), Humboldt (6.1% Hispanic), Thayer (2.8% Hispanic), and Galesburg (4.7% Hispanic).

Chanute's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Chanute identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chanute roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Chanute is ranked #306 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chanute is more Native American/Other than neighboring Urbana (0% Native American/Other), and Galesburg (0.7% Native American/Other). Chanute is less Native American/Other than neighboring Earlton (3.3% Native American/Other), and Humboldt (1.4% Native American/Other).

Chanute's Multiracial Population

500 residents of Chanute identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chanute roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Chanute is ranked #228 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chanute is more Multiracial than neighboring Urbana (0% Multiracial), Humboldt (4.9% Multiracial), and Galesburg (0.7% Multiracial). Chanute is less Multiracial than neighboring Earlton (8.3% Multiracial), and Thayer (8.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.