Chaffee, MO

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Chaffee Overview

3,037
TOTAL POPULATION
1,314
MALE POPULATION
1,723
FEMALE POPULATION
76.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
131.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,044
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,216
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,917
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,454
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chaffee Zip Codes

Chaffee Area Codes

Race in Chaffee

The most populous races in Chaffee are White / Caucasian (2,845 | 93.7%), Two or more Races (112 | 3.7%), and Black / African American (80 | 2.6%).
Race in Chaffee
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American802.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,84593.7%
Two or more Races1123.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,037100.0%

Ancestry in Chaffee

The most populous ancestries reported in Chaffee are American (435 | 14.3%), English (425 | 14.0%), German (412 | 13.6%), Irish (248 | 8.2%), and Italian (179 | 5.9%), together accounting for 55.9% of all Chaffee residents.
Ancestry in Chaffee
Ancestry# Population% Population
American43514.3%
Cherokee100.3%
Chickasaw10.0%
Czech411.3%
Dutch140.5%
Eastern European210.7%
English42514.0%
European1163.8%
French140.5%
German41213.6%
Irish2488.2%
Italian1795.9%
Korean290.9%
Lithuanian351.1%
Norwegian391.3%
Scottish421.4%
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Immigrants in Chaffee

Immigrants in Chaffee
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Chaffee

Sex and Age in Chaffee

The most populous age groups in Chaffee are 10 to 14 Years (200 | 15.2%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (234 | 13.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chaffee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (3.1%)194 (11.3%)
5 to 9 Years72 (5.5%)234 (13.6%)
10 to 14 Years200 (15.2%)31 (1.8%)
15 to 19 Years100 (7.6%)88 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years113 (8.6%)78 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years62 (4.7%)84 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years41 (3.1%)73 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years88 (6.7%)73 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Years68 (5.2%)162 (9.4%)
45 to 49 Years139 (10.6%)63 (3.7%)
50 to 54 Years43 (3.3%)37 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years131 (10.0%)94 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years58 (4.4%)208 (12.1%)
65 to 69 Years45 (3.4%)48 (2.8%)
70 to 74 Years43 (3.3%)37 (2.1%)
75 to 79 Years28 (2.1%)29 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years12 (0.9%)87 (5.1%)
85 Years and over30 (2.3%)103 (6.0%)
Total1,314 (100.0%)1,723 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chaffee

Median Family Size in Chaffee

The median family size in Chaffee is 3.27 persons per family, with married-couple families (598 | 84.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (62 | 8.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.89 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chaffee
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple598 (84.2%)3.44
Single Male/Father50 (7.0%)2.86
Single Female/Mother62 (8.7%)1.89
Total Families710 (100.0%)3.27

Median Household Size in Chaffee

The median household size in Chaffee is 2.45 persons per household, with single male/father households (50 | 4.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.54 persons per household. non-family households (508 | 41.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chaffee
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple598 (49.1%)3.47
Single Male/Father50 (4.1%)3.54
Single Female/Mother62 (5.1%)2.55
Non-family508 (41.7%)1.13
Total Households1,218 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chaffee

Out of a total of 1,218 households in Chaffee, 710 (58.3%) are family households, while 508 (41.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 257, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 449.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chaffee
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-449 (36.9%)
2-Person Households257 (21.1%)59 (4.8%)
3-Person Households136 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households138 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households69 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households110 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total710 (58.3%)508 (41.7%)

Female Fertility in Chaffee

Fertility by Age in Chaffee

Average fertility rate in Chaffee is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chaffee
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)64.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chaffee

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chaffee
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chaffee

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chaffee
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree15 (100.0%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chaffee

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chaffee
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Chaffee

Income Overview in Chaffee

Per Capita Income in Chaffee is $25,044, while median incomes of families and households are $71,216 and $47,917 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,037$25,044
Median Family Income710$71,216
Mean Family Income710$71,463
Median Household Income1,218$47,917
Mean Household Income1,218$61,655
Income Deficit710$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,03741.53%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,03758.47¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,0370.42

Earnings by Sex in Chaffee

Average Earnings in Chaffee are $33,523, $43,295 for men and $25,313 for women, a difference of 41.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Chaffee
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male727 (49.9%)$43,295
Female730 (50.1%)$25,313
Total1,457 (100.0%)$33,523

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chaffee

The most common earnings brackets in Chaffee are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (157 | 21.6%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (172 | 23.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chaffee
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8 (1.1%)65 (8.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99936 (5.0%)4 (0.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)41 (5.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99922 (3.0%)60 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)39 (5.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (0.7%)10 (1.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49964 (8.8%)54 (7.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (3.4%)84 (11.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (1.4%)149 (20.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99956 (7.7%)16 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999100 (13.8%)172 (23.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99960 (8.3%)7 (1.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999157 (21.6%)6 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99917 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99911 (1.5%)7 (1.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999109 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (1.1%)16 (2.2%)
$100,000+39 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total727 (100.0%)730 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chaffee

Average earnings in Chaffee are $48,192 for men and $25,952 for women, a difference of 46.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,643, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $40,417. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,625, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,083.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chaffee
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$40,417$22,083
College or Associate's Degree$64,643$27,662
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$48,192$25,952

Family Income in Chaffee

Family Income Brackets in Chaffee

According to the Chaffee family income data, there are 246 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Chaffee
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000223.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999699.7%
$25,000 to $34,999162.3%
$35,000 to $49,99911015.5%
$50,000 to $74,99918726.3%
$75,000 to $99,99924634.6%
$100,000 to $149,999395.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+213.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chaffee

4-person families (161 | 22.7%) account for the highest median family income in Chaffee with $92,572 per family, while 2-person families (303 | 42.7%) have the highest median income of $30,398 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chaffee
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families303 (42.7%)$60,795
3-Person Families122 (17.2%)$69,250
4-Person Families161 (22.7%)$92,572
5-Person Families59 (8.3%)$0
6-Person Families65 (9.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total710 (100.0%)$71,216

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chaffee

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chaffee
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners107 (15.1%)$38,661
1 Earner120 (16.9%)$48,571
2 Earners461 (64.9%)$78,525
3+ Earners22 (3.1%)$0
Total710 (100.0%)$71,216

Household Income in Chaffee

Household Income Brackets in Chaffee

With 263 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Chaffee, accounting for 21.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Chaffee
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000443.6%
$10,000 to $14,999564.6%
$15,000 to $24,99918014.8%
$25,000 to $34,99916413.5%
$35,000 to $49,99921417.6%
$50,000 to $74,99920516.8%
$75,000 to $99,99926321.6%
$100,000 to $149,999584.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+332.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chaffee

The median household income in Chaffee is $47,917, with the highest median household income of $70,042 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 378 households (31.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,971, with 289 households (23.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chaffee
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years75 (6.2%)$39,303
25 to 44 Years378 (31.0%)$70,042
45 to 64 Years476 (39.1%)$46,875
65+ Years289 (23.7%)$31,971
Total1,218 (100.0%)$47,917

Poverty in Chaffee

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chaffee

With 3.8% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of Chaffee, 35 to 44 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (9.6%) and 39 females (39.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chaffee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (5.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years15 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)10 (12.8%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years15 (9.6%)7 (3.0%)
45 to 54 Years11 (6.0%)39 (39.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (4.2%)61 (20.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)21 (12.1%)
Total49 (3.8%)167 (10.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chaffee

According to the poverty statistics in Chaffee, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chaffee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (100.0%)170 (94.4%)
5 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years72 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years151 (91.0%)31 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years52 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years161 (100.0%)68 (87.2%)
25 to 34 Years103 (100.0%)142 (90.4%)
35 to 44 Years141 (90.4%)228 (97.0%)
45 to 54 Years171 (94.0%)61 (61.0%)
55 to 64 Years181 (95.8%)241 (79.8%)
65 to 74 Years88 (100.0%)81 (95.3%)
75 Years and over60 (100.0%)152 (87.9%)
Total1,230 (96.2%)1,496 (90.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chaffee

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chaffee show that 0.7% or 4 of the total 598 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.6%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chaffee
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children240 (98.4%)4 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children230 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total594 (99.3%)4 (0.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chaffee

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chaffee
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)32 (80.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)32 (51.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chaffee

The poverty data for Chaffee shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (0.7%) and 32 of the single-parent households (28.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (1.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 household (36.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chaffee
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)32 (36.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (0.7%)32 (28.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Chaffee

Employment by Class of Employer in Chaffee

Among the 1,392 employed individuals in Chaffee, private company employees (845 | 60.7%), local government employees (179 | 12.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (114 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chaffee
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees84560.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)141.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)866.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations1148.2%
Local Government Employees17912.9%
State Government Employees856.1%
Federal Government Employees695.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,392100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chaffee

According to the labor force statistics for Chaffee, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,186), 66.5% or 1,454 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 64 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 191 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.4% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chaffee
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years58 (53.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years191 (100.0%)5 (2.7%)
25 to 29 Years131 (89.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years104 (91.2%)16 (15.4%)
35 to 44 Years376 (96.2%)7 (1.9%)
45 to 54 Years216 (76.6%)20 (9.3%)
55 to 59 Years175 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years125 (47.0%)15 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years40 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,454 (66.5%)64 (4.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chaffee

According to labor force statistics for Chaffee, 79.1% of individuals (1,126) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,424) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 57 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.1% or 291 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.6% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chaffee
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School75 (69.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma232 (60.6%)44 (11.6%)
College / Associate Degree529 (86.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher291 (90.1%)35 (10.7%)
Total1,126 (79.1%)73 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chaffee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chaffee are Business & Financial (165 | 12.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (111 | 8.2%), Management (109 | 8.1%), Community & Social Service (77 | 5.7%), and Health Technologists (73 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chaffee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chaffee, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (56.4%), Management (49.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (27.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.9%), and Health Technologists (87.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chaffee
OccupationMaleFemale
Management54 (49.5%)55 (50.5%)
Business & Financial93 (56.4%)72 (43.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 18 (23.4%)59 (76.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library18 (27.7%)47 (72.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9 (8.1%)102 (91.9%)
Health Technologists9 (12.3%)64 (87.7%)
Total (Category)174 (37.7%)288 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)662 (49.0%)689 (51.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chaffee are Healthcare Support (82 | 6.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (64 | 4.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (60 | 4.4%), Security & Protection (50 | 3.7%), and Law Enforcement (50 | 3.7%).
Services Occupations in Chaffee

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chaffee, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (75.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chaffee
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
Security & Protection50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving30 (50.0%)30 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (25.0%)48 (75.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)96 (37.5%)160 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)662 (49.0%)689 (51.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chaffee are Sales & Related (145 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (101 | 7.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chaffee

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chaffee
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related54 (37.2%)91 (62.8%)
Office & Administration18 (17.8%)83 (82.2%)
Total (Category)72 (29.3%)174 (70.7%)
Total (Overall)662 (49.0%)689 (51.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chaffee are Construction & Extraction (169 | 12.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (50 | 3.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chaffee

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chaffee
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction169 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)662 (49.0%)689 (51.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chaffee are Production (85 | 6.3%), Material Moving (73 | 5.4%), and Transportation (10 | 0.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chaffee

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chaffee
OccupationMaleFemale
Production26 (30.6%)59 (69.4%)
Transportation10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving65 (89.0%)8 (11.0%)
Total (Category)101 (60.1%)67 (39.9%)
Total (Overall)662 (49.0%)689 (51.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chaffee

Employment Industries in Chaffee

The major employment industries in Chaffee include Health Care & Social Assistance (271 | 20.1%), Manufacturing (199 | 14.7%), Retail Trade (171 | 12.7%), Public Administration (120 | 8.9%), and Professional & Scientific (119 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Chaffee

Employment Industries by Sex in Chaffee

The Chaffee industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (96.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chaffee
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction70 (87.5%)10 (12.5%)
Manufacturing191 (96.0%)8 (4.0%)
Wholesale Trade58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade54 (31.6%)117 (68.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance10 (62.5%)6 (37.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific50 (42.0%)69 (58.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services59 (62.1%)36 (37.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance9 (3.3%)262 (96.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services32 (48.5%)34 (51.5%)
Public Administration53 (44.2%)67 (55.8%)
Total662 (49.0%)689 (51.0%)

Education in Chaffee

School Enrollment in Chaffee

The most common levels of schooling among the 805 students in Chaffee are elementary school (234 | 29.1%), high school (171 | 21.2%), and middle school (157 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Chaffee
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool182.2%
Kindergarten546.7%
Elementary School23429.1%
Middle School15719.5%
High School17121.2%
College / Undergraduate9011.2%
Graduate / Professional8110.1%
Total805100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chaffee

Out of a total of 805 students who are enrolled in schools in Chaffee, 183 (22.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 622 (77.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 22 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 18 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chaffee
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old188 (65.3%)100 (34.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds170 (90.4%)18 (9.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds97 (69.3%)43 (30.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total622 (77.3%)183 (22.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chaffee

Education (155 | 39.1%), business (127 | 32.1%), psychology (33 | 8.3%), arts & humanities (24 | 6.1%), and science & technology (23 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 396 individuals in Chaffee who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chaffee
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural123.0%
Physical & Health Sciences61.5%
Psychology338.3%
Social Sciences164.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology235.8%
Business12732.1%
Education15539.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities246.1%
Total396100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chaffee

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chaffee

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chaffee are males with 2 vehicles (299, accounting for 42.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (316, making up 43.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chaffee
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle31 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle150 (21.3%)137 (19.9%)
2 Vehicles299 (42.5%)316 (45.9%)
3 Vehicles154 (21.9%)199 (28.9%)
4 Vehicles69 (9.8%)37 (5.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total703 (100.0%)689 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chaffee

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chaffee are 30 to 34 minutes (259 commuters, 18.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (201 commuters, 14.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (197 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Chaffee
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1158.4%
5 to 9 Minutes19714.4%
10 to 14 Minutes785.7%
15 to 19 Minutes20114.7%
20 to 24 Minutes19414.1%
25 to 29 Minutes19314.1%
30 to 34 Minutes25918.9%
35 to 39 Minutes382.8%
40 to 44 Minutes594.3%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes372.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Chaffee

The most common commute times in Chaffee are 30 to 34 minutes (158 commuters, 22.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (197 commuters, 29.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chaffee
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes49 (7.1%)66 (9.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)197 (29.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes78 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes141 (20.3%)60 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes97 (14.0%)97 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes138 (19.9%)55 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes158 (22.8%)101 (14.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes28 (4.0%)10 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (0.7%)54 (8.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)37 (5.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chaffee

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chaffee are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (136, 19.6%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (122, 18.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chaffee
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM46 (6.6%)34 (5.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM37 (5.3%)56 (8.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM81 (11.7%)49 (7.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM60 (8.6%)16 (2.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM136 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM51 (7.3%)116 (17.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM118 (17.0%)54 (8.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)54 (8.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM58 (8.4%)21 (3.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (0.3%)13 (1.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)87 (12.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM54 (7.8%)122 (18.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM51 (7.3%)55 (8.1%)
Total694 (100.0%)677 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chaffee

Occupancy by Ownership in Chaffee

Of the total 1,218 dwellings in Chaffee, owner-occupied units account for 827 (67.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 391 (32.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chaffee
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units82767.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units39132.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,218100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chaffee

Occupancy by Household Size in Chaffee
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household44936.9%
2-Person Household31625.9%
3-Person Household13611.2%
4+ Person Household31726.0%
Total Housing Units1,218100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chaffee

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chaffee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household283 (63.0%)166 (37.0%)
2-Person Household278 (88.0%)38 (12.0%)
3-Person Household105 (77.2%)31 (22.8%)
4+ Person Household161 (50.8%)156 (49.2%)
Total Housing Units827 (67.9%)391 (32.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chaffee

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chaffee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School42 (42.4%)57 (57.6%)
High School Diploma253 (66.2%)129 (33.8%)
College/Associate Degree237 (53.6%)205 (46.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher295 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chaffee

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chaffee
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23319.1%
35 to 44 Years22018.1%
45 to 54 Years14011.5%
55 to 64 Years33627.6%
65 to 74 Years1058.6%
75 to 84 Years1048.5%
85 Years and Over806.6%
Total1,218100.0%

Housing Finances in Chaffee

Median Income by Occupancy in Chaffee

Median Income by Occupancy in Chaffee
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied827 (67.9%)$59,213
Renter-Occupied391 (32.1%)$37,957
Average1,218 (100.0%)$47,917

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chaffee

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chaffee
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00030 (3.6%)10 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)56 (14.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99940 (4.8%)24 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99958 (7.0%)58 (14.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999159 (19.2%)6 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999103 (12.4%)111 (28.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999204 (24.7%)1 (0.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999152 (18.4%)111 (28.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (5.8%)10 (2.6%)
$150,000 or more33 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total827 (100.0%)391 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chaffee

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chaffee
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300101 (12.2%)45 (11.5%)
$300 to $499213 (25.8%)13 (3.3%)
$500 to $799160 (19.4%)117 (29.9%)
$800 to $999127 (15.4%)109 (27.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499195 (23.6%)100 (25.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99923 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more8 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total827 (100.0%)391 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chaffee

Housing Structures in Chaffee

Housing Structures in Chaffee
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached90974.6%
Single Unit, Attached60.5%
2 Unit Apartments836.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments806.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments282.3%
10 or more Apartments151.2%
Mobile Home / Other978.0%
Total1,218100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chaffee

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chaffee
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached728 (80.1%)181 (19.9%)
Single Unit, Attached6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other93 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
Total827 (67.9%)391 (32.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chaffee

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chaffee
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)31 (7.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)109 (27.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms318 (38.5%)157 (40.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms479 (57.9%)94 (24.0%)
8 or more Rooms30 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total827 (100.0%)391 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chaffee

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chaffee
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas501 (60.6%)270 (69.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)25 (6.4%)
Electricity289 (34.9%)96 (24.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used37 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total827 (100.0%)391 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chaffee

Household Vehicle Usage in Chaffee
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle41 (5.0%)59 (15.1%)
1 Vehicle231 (27.9%)156 (39.9%)
2 Vehicles288 (34.8%)150 (38.4%)
3 or more Vehicles267 (32.3%)26 (6.7%)
Total827 (100.0%)391 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chaffee

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chaffee

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units270557
Median Property Value$100,700$120,000
Median Household Income$34,400$21
Monthly Housing Costs$360$8
Real Estate Taxes$507$59

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chaffee

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chaffee
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00049 (18.1%)71 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99985 (31.5%)145 (26.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999124 (45.9%)271 (48.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)11 (2.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9995 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)59 (10.6%)
$1,000,000 or more7 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total270 (100.0%)557 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chaffee

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chaffee
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)8 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99962 (23.0%)30 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99979 (29.3%)36 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (8.5%)80 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (9.3%)80 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (21.5%)179 (32.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (4.1%)94 (16.9%)
$150,000 or more12 (4.4%)37 (6.6%)
Total270 (100.0%)557 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chaffee

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chaffee
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x133 (49.3%)60,915 (10,936.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x38 (14.1%)254 (45.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x15 (5.6%)143 (25.7%)
4.0x or more84 (31.1%)44 (7.9%)
Total270 (100.0%)557 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chaffee

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chaffee
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800180 (66.7%)23 (4.1%)
$800 to $1,49947 (17.4%)242 (43.4%)
$800 to $1,4995 (1.8%)171 (30.7%)
Total270 (100.0%)557 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chaffee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chaffee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chaffee
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years207 (81.8%)46 (18.2%)
6 to 18 Years504 (76.5%)155 (23.5%)
19 to 25 Years151 (65.9%)78 (34.1%)
26 to 34 Years110 (48.0%)119 (52.0%)
35 to 44 Years391 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years271 (96.1%)11 (3.9%)
55 to 64 Years471 (95.9%)20 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years173 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older233 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,511 (85.4%)429 (14.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chaffee

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chaffee
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born207 (81.8%)46 (18.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen504 (76.5%)155 (23.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen151 (65.9%)78 (34.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chaffee

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chaffee
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000366 (82.1%)80 (17.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999591 (94.7%)33 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999649 (97.9%)14 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999618 (67.6%)296 (32.4%)
$100,000 and over287 (98.0%)6 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chaffee

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chaffee
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 633 (13.0%)183 (72.3%)
6 to 18 Years101 (15.3%)403 (61.2%)
19 to 25 Years46 (20.1%)105 (45.9%)
25 to 34 Years15 (6.6%)95 (41.5%)
35 to 44 Years46 (11.8%)369 (94.4%)
45 to 54 Years63 (22.3%)226 (80.1%)
55 to 64 Years111 (22.6%)360 (73.3%)
65 to 74 Years173 (100.0%)132 (76.3%)
75 Years and over225 (96.6%)172 (73.8%)
Total813 (27.7%)2,045 (69.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chaffee

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chaffee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years77 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (5.4%)59 (25.1%)
35 to 64 Years66 (12.5%)134 (21.0%)
65 to 74 Years42 (47.7%)45 (52.9%)
75 Years and over34 (56.7%)94 (54.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chaffee

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chaffee: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.8%)16 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years18 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (20.0%)72 (41.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chaffee: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)59 (25.1%)
35 to 64 Years15 (2.9%)49 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years7 (8.0%)13 (15.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chaffee: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years77 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (4.0%)71 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years18 (20.4%)6 (7.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)24 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chaffee: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years47 (8.9%)81 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years24 (27.3%)25 (29.4%)
75 Years and over22 (36.7%)87 (50.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chaffee: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (18.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (4.1%)

Technology Access in Chaffee

Computing Device Access in Chaffee

Computing Device Access in Chaffee
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop91274.9%
Smartphone1,07688.3%
Tablet60349.5%
No Computing Device725.9%
Total1,218100.0%

Internet Access in Chaffee

Internet Access in Chaffee
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home77363.5%
Cellular Data Only13310.9%
Satellite Internet393.2%
No Internet29123.9%
Total1,218100.0%

Chaffee Summary

Chaffee, Missouri is a small city located in Scott County, in the southeastern corner of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, and is part of the Cape Girardeau-Jackson metropolitan area. The city has a population of approximately 3,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

Chaffee was founded in 1858 by a group of settlers from Kentucky and Tennessee. The city was named after the Chaffee family, who were among the first settlers. The city was incorporated in 1872, and the first mayor was elected in 1873.
In the late 19th century, Chaffee was a thriving river port, with a large number of steamboats and barges coming and going. The city was also home to a number of businesses, including a sawmill, a grist mill, a brickyard, and a number of stores.
In the early 20th century, Chaffee experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The city was home to a number of factories, including a shoe factory, a furniture factory, and a canning factory. The city also had a number of banks, a movie theater, and a number of churches.

Geography

Chaffee is located in the southeastern corner of Missouri, on the banks of the Mississippi River. The city is situated in a rural area, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located approximately 30 miles south of Cape Girardeau, and is part of the Cape Girardeau-Jackson metropolitan area.
The climate in Chaffee is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 40 inches.

Economy

The economy of Chaffee is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to a number of farms, and the surrounding area is known for its production of soybeans, corn, and wheat. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a shoe factory, and a canning factory.
The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is served by a number of highways, including Interstate 55, which runs through the city.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Chaffee was 3,039. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in Chaffee was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income in the city was $19,845. About 11.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chaffee?
Total Population of Chaffee is 3,037.
What is the Total Male Population of Chaffee?
Total Male Population of Chaffee is 1,314.
What is the Total Female Population of Chaffee?
Total Female Population of Chaffee is 1,723.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chaffee?
There are 76.26 Males per 100 Females in Chaffee.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chaffee?
There are 131.13 Females per 100 Males in Chaffee.
What is the Median Population Age in Chaffee?
Median Population Age in Chaffee is 37.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chaffee
Average Family Size in Chaffee is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chaffee
Average Household Size in Chaffee is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chaffee?
Per Capita income in Chaffee is $25,044.
What is the Median Family Income in Chaffee?
Median Family Income in Chaffee is $71,216.
What is the Median Household income in Chaffee?
Median Household Income in Chaffee is $47,917.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chaffee?
Income or Wage Gap in Chaffee is 41.5%.
Women in Chaffee earn 58.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chaffee?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chaffee is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chaffee?
There are 1,454 People in the Labor Forcein in Chaffee.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chaffee?
66.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Chaffee.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chaffee?
Unemployment Rate in Chaffee is 4.4%.