Chautauqua, NY Demographics

A map of Chautauqua's Population by Race

Chautauqua, New York has an estimated population of 294, a dramatic increase from the 218 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 12.9% Native American/Other, 8.8% Black, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chautauqua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chautauqua has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chautauqua, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 39.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chautauqua is ranked the 1166th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chautauqua was ranked the 1221st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chautauqua's White Population

225 residents of Chautauqua, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chautauqua is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Chautauqua ranks 507th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chautauqua's White population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. White residents' share of Chautauqua's population has decreased from 89.0% to 76.5%.

Chautauqua is less White than neighboring Mayville (83.8% White), Bemus Point (91.1% White), Sherman (89.3% White), Panama (97.1% White), and Westfield (90.5% White).

Chautauqua's Black Population

26 residents of Chautauqua, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chautauqua is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Chautauqua ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chautauqua's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 26. Black residents' share of Chautauqua's population has increased from 0.0% to 8.8%.

Chautauqua is more Black than neighboring Mayville (4.3% Black), Bemus Point (2.1% Black), Sherman (0.5% Black), Panama (0% Black), and Westfield (0.1% Black).

Chautauqua's Asian Population

0 residents of Chautauqua, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chautauqua is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Chautauqua ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chautauqua's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Chautauqua's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Chautauqua is less Asian than neighboring Sherman (1% Asian), and Westfield (3.7% Asian).

Chautauqua's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Chautauqua, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chautauqua is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Chautauqua ranks 725th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chautauqua's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Chautauqua's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.7%.

Chautauqua is more Hispanic than neighboring Bemus Point (0% Hispanic), Sherman (0.3% Hispanic), and Panama (1.3% Hispanic). Chautauqua is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayville (4.5% Hispanic), and Westfield (3.2% Hispanic).

Chautauqua's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Chautauqua, or 12.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chautauqua is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Chautauqua ranks 1179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chautauqua's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 38. Native American/Other residents' share of Chautauqua's population has increased from 0.0% to 12.9%.

Chautauqua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mayville (0.2% Native American/Other), Bemus Point (6.8% Native American/Other), Sherman (2.5% Native American/Other), Panama (0.2% Native American/Other), and Westfield (0.7% Native American/Other).

Chautauqua's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Chautauqua, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chautauqua is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chautauqua ranks 217th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chautauqua's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Chautauqua's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.0%.

Chautauqua is less Multiracial than neighboring Mayville (7.2% Multiracial), Sherman (6.3% Multiracial), Panama (1.3% Multiracial), and Westfield (1.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.