Chautauqua County, New York
Chautauqua County: county in New York, United States of America
About
Chautauqua County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 134,905 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 126,032 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mayville. The county was created 215 years ago in 1811.
County Snapshot
Chautauqua County at a glance
Chautauqua County currently has 31 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
31
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New York counties
61
Open related pagesLargest city
JamestownPopulation 28,862
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Chautauqua County
| Population | 126,032 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| Different from | Chautauqua County |
| Area | 3885 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 29% |
| Land as percent of area | 71% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3029,-79.4058 |
| Named for | Chautauqua Lake |
| Altitude | 1,647 feet / 502 meters |
| Capital | Mayville |
| Establishment | February 09, 1811 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:59:08 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Chautauqua County is located at 42°18'11"N 79°24'21"W (42.3029400, -79.4057600). It has 4 neighbors: Cattaraugus County, Erie County, Erie County and Warren County.
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The largest city of Chautauqua County is Jamestown with a population of 28,862. Other cities include, Fredonia population 10,103, Pleasantville population 7,227, Busti population 7,100 and Cherry Creek population 5,095. See all Chautauqua County cities & populated places.
Chautauqua County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chautauqua County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | 28,862 | City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States |
| Fredonia | 10,103 | Village in the U. |
| Pleasantville | 7,227 | Village in Westchester County, New York, United States |
| Busti | 7,100 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Cherry Creek | 5,095 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Portland | 4,551 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Chautauqua | 4,167 | Small city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United State |
| Westfield | 2,962 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Lakewood | 2,774 | City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Sheridan | 2,505 | Town in New York state, U. |
| Silver Creek | 2,439 | City in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Ripley | 2,266 | Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Falconer | 2,235 | Village in New York, USA |
| Stockton | 2,058 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Frewsburg | 1,906 | Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York |
| Gerry | 1,739 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts a...
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Official Website- Mayville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chautauqua County decreased by 7.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 134,905 | - | census |
| 2011 | 134,209 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 133,304 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 132,852 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 131,751 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 130,529 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 129,206 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 128,372 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 127,472 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 126,903 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 126,032 | -0.69% | estimation process |
People born in Chautauqua County (22)
People born in Chautauqua County, including engineer and businessman from the United States George Pullman, racecar driver Bill Rexford, acting governor of Arkansas from 1871 to 1873 Ozra Amander Hadley, .
More notable people
- John Schofield (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Union Army general) he was born in 29/09/1831
- Daniel E. Button (American politician (1917-2009)) he was born in 01/11/1917
- Tom Jeffords (American Indian agent) he was born in 01/01/1832
- Alfred W. Benson (American politician (1843-1916)) he was born in 15/07/1843
- Robert F. Young (American writer) he was born in 08/06/1915
- George Abbott (American writer and director (1887-1995)) he was born in 25/06/1887
- John Bidwell (American politician (1819-1900)) he was born in 05/08/1819
- Chester A. Lyons he was born in 26/05/1885
- Benjamin F. Johnson (American Mormon leader) he was born in 28/07/1818
- Elisha Johnson (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1785
- William L. Carpenter (American geologist) he was born in 13/01/1844
- Milton H. Smith (American businessman) he was born in 12/09/1836
- Jirah Dewey Buck (American writer) he was born in 01/11/1838
- E. D. Nash (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1836
- Robert Brower (American actor (1850-1934)) he was born in 01/01/1850
- James Francis Jewell Archibald (American war correspondent) he was born in 22/09/1871
- Richard G. Thomas (American test pilot) he was born in 02/04/1930
- Ruth Hoppin (American educator, botanist, and naturalist (1833—1903)) she was born in 17/12/1833
Other places with the same name (1)
- Chautauqua County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 3,230 people.
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