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Chapman, KS
City in Dickinson County, Kansas.
Population
1,454
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,559
ZIP codes
0
Chapman and its ZIP codes
Chapman at a glance
- Chapman is about 43 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,344, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,600 (10% below Kansas) and median rent is $719 a month.
Local data for Chapman, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chapman, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,344
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$195,600
Median rent
$719/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
28.9%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (404), Irish Americans (280), Mexican Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickinson County. PPP loans are for Chapman.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,487
6,601 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,684 per person
How people get to work
Chapman, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chapman, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
867
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
33.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chapman, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Chapman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DetroitCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| EnterpriseCity | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Junction CityCity | 10 mi | 11.5 |
| AbileneCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| Grandview PlazaCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodbineCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| NavarreCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Fort RileyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| MilfordCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WakefieldCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| ManchesterCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| LatimerCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| SolomonCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| White CityCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| OgdenCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chapman, KS in?
- Chapman is in Dickinson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Chapman, KS?
- About 1,454 people live in Chapman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chapman?
- Nearby places include Detroit (6.3 mi), Enterprise (7.2 mi), Junction City (10 mi), Abilene (11 mi), Grandview Plaza (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023