Chautauqua County's estimated 2026 population is 123,555 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chautauqua County is the 23rd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 134,726 and has seen a growth of -8.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 41.8 years
There are 99,741 adults, (26,917 of whom are seniors) in Chautauqua County.
Female: 63,289 (50.4%)
Male: 62,255 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Chautauqua County includes 86.18% White, 3.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108,193 | 86.18% |
| Two or more races | 8,096 | 6.45% |
| Other race | 4,611 | 3.67% |
| Black or African American | 3,286 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 876 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 411 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.06% |
Chautauqua County's average per capita income is $43,828. Household income levels show a median of $58,351. The poverty rate stands at 17.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,822 | $109,884 |
| Families | $77,065 | $92,614 |
| Households | $58,351 | $76,000 |
| Non Families | $35,394 | $46,706 |
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