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Chapman, Kansas
Chapman, city, in Dickinson County, Kansas. Chapman had 1,380 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,377 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,454 (±224). GEOID 2012550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,380
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,377 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,454 ±224
Median household income
$72,344
±$15,248 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$195,600
±$11,983 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$719
±$249 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Chapman and what county is it in?
Chapman is a city in Dickinson County, Kansas. It covers 0.9 square miles of land, 1,476 residents per square mile in 2020.
Chapman lies entirely within Noble Township (Dickinson County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Chapman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,380 people lived in Chapman on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 1,377 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,454 (±224).
| Measure | Chapman | Dickinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,454 ±224 | 18,445 | no clear change |
| Households | 537 ±92 | 8,016 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.33 | 2.26 | +0.45 |
| Housing units | 578 ±93 | 8,789 | no clear change |
Chapman's population since 2000
From 1,241 in 2000 to 1,380 in 2025: up 11.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Chapman as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chapman?
The median resident of Chapman is 35.3 years old; 32.9% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.1%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chapman | Dickinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±4.7 | 42.8 | −8.2 |
| Under 18 years | 32.9% ±5.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±4.9 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 43.7% ±4.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.1% ±6.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.3% ±7.5 pts | 88.4% | −13.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±4.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.9% ±5.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 20.7% ±5.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±4.7 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1% ±5.7 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.1% ±1.9 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.9% ±7.8 pts | 23.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±2.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±6.2 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1% ±3.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Chapman earn?
Half of Chapman's 537 households earn less than $72,344 a year (±$15,248), against $68,417 in Dickinson County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $64,282 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chapman | Dickinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,344 ±$15,248 | $68,417 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,501 ±$9,886 | $86,390 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,328 ±$15,716 | $37,295 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% ±6.6 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2% ±8.2 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.9% ±5.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±3.8 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2% ±3.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Chapman?
Owners occupy 73.9% of Chapman's occupied homes and renters 26.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,600 by its owner (±$11,983). The median renter pays $719 a month including utilities, and 33.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chapman | Dickinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,600 ±$11,983 | $146,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $719 ±$249 | $901 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.3% ±17.4 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,495 ±$272 | $1,359 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.9% ±7.5 pts | 78.6% | +12.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.1% ±7.5 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Housing units | 578 ±93 | 8,789 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.9% ±14.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.7% ±6.9 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.5% ±4.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% ±4.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.2% ±8.7 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Chapman building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Chapman in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Kansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chapman work and get to work?
89.2% of Chapman's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes.
| Measure | Chapman | Dickinson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.3% ±5.9 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±4.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.2% ±5.4 pts | 82.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.5% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7% ±4.3 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min ±1.9 | 22.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Chapman?
No census tract lies mostly in Chapman; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 841Dickinson County | 3,916 | $73,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Chapman) · Census block assignment files
How does Chapman compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Chapman is the 9,068th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 152nd-most populous of 625 in Kansas.
Chapman ranks 182nd of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 152nd | 625 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 159th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 68th | 376 |
| Median household income | 182nd | 374 |
| Per capita income | 128th | 375 |
| Median home value | 146th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 271st | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 116th | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 158th | 374 |
| Median age | 299th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 225th | 374 |
| Work from home | 168th | 233 |
| Travel time to work | 119th | 375 |
Chapman's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Chapman with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Chapman?
16 of the 57 figures for Chapman on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Chapman are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Chapman.