Chautauqua County Population

1880–2026

3,269

2026 projection

3.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Chautauqua County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,269-521.57%
20253,321-521.54%
20243,373-10.03%
20233,374-210.62%
20223,395+40.12%
20213,391+60.18%
20203,385+1825.68%
20193,203-842.56%
20183,287-330.99%
20173,320-411.22%

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Chautauqua County Demographics

45.2median age

Median age

Female45.1 yrs
Male45.7 yrs

Adults

2,629
810 seniors (65+) · 31% of adults1,819 other adults

Sex

Female 48% · 1,618Male 52% · 1,752

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 34 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Chautauqua County Income

$56,438median household income

Median household income

$56,438

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,654

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14.9%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Chautauqua County Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%50%54%
Never married25%29%20%
Divorced11%13%9%
Widowed11%8%14%
Separated2%<1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201