Chautauqua County, New York
NY · FIPS 36013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 125,544 | — | #520 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,351 | -22.4% | #2,235 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,242 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,900 | -54.6% | #2,532 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $812 | -30.2% | #2,016 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | +38.3% | #2,373 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chautauqua County has a population of 125,544, making it the #520 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chautauqua County is $58,351, ranking #2,235 out of 3,222 counties — 22.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.4% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Chautauqua County is $127,900 (-54.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $812/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.9%.
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94.7% of residents in Chautauqua County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Chautauqua County, New York
Chautauqua County, New York has a total population of 125,544, making it the 520th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chautauqua County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chautauqua County is $58,351, which ranks #2,235 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Chautauqua County is $127,900, 54.6% below the national median. Renters in Chautauqua County pay a median gross rent of $812 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chautauqua County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Chautauqua County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.6%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Chautauqua County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.