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Chautauqua

New York · 218 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2019, a loss of 105 residents. 97% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 65.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 66.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 65.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
97% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
−33%since 2019
from 323 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
509 / sq mi
−33%since 2019
from 755 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
65.6
+231%since 2019
from 19.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
151272393513634201020202024Chautauqua
2024294
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,018
−25%since 2019
from $14,654 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
66.7%
+59.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
13.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(215)
Black17.6%(57)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(18)
Asian2.5%(8)
Other7.7%(25)
Diversity Score64.5%(208)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(9)
Asian1.8%(4)
Other8.6%(19)
Diversity Score31.6%(69)
Diversity Score
32
−51%since 2019
from 65 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
96.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 95.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
80.3%
+62.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
11.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Female
41.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Foreign born
5.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chautauqua, New York?

Chautauqua, New York has about 218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Chautauqua, New York?

About 96.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chautauqua, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chautauqua, New York?

About 66.7% of people in Chautauqua, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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