Chanute
City in Neosho County, Kansas
Chanute is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, with 8,722 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 958 ft (292 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Earlton, 5.7 miles S.
- 8,722residents (2020 Census)
- 958 ftelevation · 292 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.4 km²
- 1,229 / sq mipopulation density
- 66720ZIP code
About Chanute
Chanute () is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. Founded on January 1, 1873, it was named after railroad engineer and aviation pioneer Octave Chanute. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 8,722. Chanute is home of Neosho County Community College.
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Living in Chanute
- Median household income
- $50,882
- Median home value
- $78,000
- Median rent
- $717/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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Chanute had 8,722 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,722 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,229 per sq mi (474 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chanute at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Neosho County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,722 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.10 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6697° N, 95.4642° W |
| ZIP code | 66720 |
| Official website | Chanute.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2012500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chanute
- Earlton5.7 mi S
- Urbana8.5 mi SE
- Humboldt10.0 mi N
- Thayer12.5 mi S
- Buffalo13.0 mi W
- Erie13.9 mi SE
- Altoona14.7 mi SW
- Galesburg14.9 mi SE
- Benedict15.6 mi W
- Bassett16.5 mi N
- Stark17.6 mi E
- Piqua17.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chanute
What county is Chanute in?
Chanute is in Neosho County, Kansas.
What is the population of Chanute, KS?
8,722 people lived in Chanute at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chanute, KS?
The ZIP code of Chanute is 66720.
What is the elevation of Chanute?
958 feet (292 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chanute?
Earlton (5.7 mi), Urbana (8.5 mi), Humboldt (10.0 mi), Thayer (12.5 mi), Buffalo (13.0 mi).
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