Chase was laid out in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point.[7][8] The city was named after a railroad official.[9] The first post office in Chase was established in 1881.[10]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all of it land.[11]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Chase has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[12]
Of the 167 households, 29.3% had children under the age of 18; 37.1% were married couples living together; 26.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.5% of households consisted of individuals and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14] The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.0.[18] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 6.3% of the population.[19]
26.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males.[14] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.7 males.[14]
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,292 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,958) and the median family income was $49,875 (+/- $26,290).[20] Males had a median income of $38,889 (+/- $9,371) versus $10,625 (+/- $7,390) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,019 (+/- $9,504).[21] Approximately, 27.2% of families and 32.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 61.5% of those under the age of 18 and 13.6% of those ages 65 or over.[22][23]
2010 census
As of the census[24] of 2010, there were 477 people, 196 households, and 133 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,644.8 inhabitants per square mile (635.1/km2). There were 225 housing units at an average density of 775.9 per square mile (299.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.8% of the population.
There were 196 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
2000 census
As of the census[25] of 2000, there were 490 people, 195 households, and 138 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,671.5 inhabitants per square mile (645.4/km2). There were 222 housing units at an average density of 757.3 per square mile (292.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.49% White, 0.41% Native American, 3.06% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.73% of the population.
There were 195 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,361, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,972. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.
