Chase County, Kansas
Chase County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Chase County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,790 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,586 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cottonwood Falls. The county was created 166 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Chase County
| Population : | 2,586 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Chase County |
| Area : | 2015 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
| Named for : | Salmon P. Chase |
| Capital : | Cottonwood Falls |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1859 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:08:01 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chase County is located at 38°18'7"N 96°35'38"W (38.3020500, -96.5939300). It has 4 neighbors: Butler County, Greenwood County, Marion County and Morris County.
Chase County map
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The largest city of Chase County is Cottonwood Falls with a population of 845. Other cities include, Strong City population 455, Toledo population 278, Bazaar population 85 and Elmdale population 51. See all Chase County cities & populated places.
Chase County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chase County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Falls | 845 | Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Strong City | 455 | Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Toledo | 278 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Bazaar | 85 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America |
| Elmdale | 51 | Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Matfield Green | 42 | Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Cedar Point | 26 | Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Chase County
Chase County has 4 neighbours.
- Butler County county in Kansas, United States of America
- Greenwood County county in Kansas, United States
- Marion County county in Kansas, United States
- Morris County county in Kansas, United States
- Cottonwood Falls
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chase County decreased by 7.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,790 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,769 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,743 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,690 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,654 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,656 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,632 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,651 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,600 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,648 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,586 | -2.4% | estimation process |
People born in Chase County (1)
College football coach (1908-1971) James J. Yeager was born in Chase County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Chase County , Nebraska county in Kansas, United States with a population of 3,840 people.
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |
