COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chautauqua County

New York · 139,750 residents · 1,060.41 sq mi

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Chautauqua County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,458. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $62,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.9

US median: 35.2

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

139,750

−2%since 1990

from 141,895 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

132 / sq mi

−2%since 1990

from 134 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.9

+11%since 1990

from 34.3 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024126K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,458

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $24,183 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,840

+49%since 1990

from $11,287 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

13.8%

+0.1 ptssince 1990

from 13.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$62,700

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990

from $47,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$438

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $326 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

69.2%

+0.7 ptssince 1990

from 68.6% in 1990

30.8% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−5%since 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic96%(136,256)

Black1.6%(2,298)

Hispanic / Latino2.9%(4,098)

Asian0.6%(825)

Diversity Score15.9%(22,628)

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.9%(128,481)

Black2%(2,820)

Hispanic / Latino4.2%(5,901)

Asian0.4%(493)

Diversity Score15.9%(22,200)

Diversity Score

Unchangedsince 1990

from 16 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.9%

+2.7 ptssince 1990

from 14.2% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

81.2%

+6.7 ptssince 1990

from 74.4% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

7.2%

+1.6 ptssince 1990

from 5.6% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.8 min

−22%since 1990

from 16.3 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chautauqua County, New York?

Chautauqua County, New York has about 139,750 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chautauqua County, New York?

The typical household in Chautauqua County, New York earns about $33,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chautauqua County, New York expensive?

In Chautauqua County, New York, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Chautauqua County, New York?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chautauqua County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chautauqua County, New York?

About 13.8% of people in Chautauqua County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chautauqua County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Chautauqua County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,145 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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