New York

Chautauqua

127,657
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Chautauqua

Chautauqua, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 12,568. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 127,657.

Its recorded population peaked at 147,305 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 13 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Erie Tribe Destruction, and 51 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020127,657
2010134,905
2000139,750
1990141,895
1980146,925
1970147,305
1960145,377
1950135,189
1940123,580
1930126,457
1920115,348
1910105,126
190088,314
189075,202
188065,342
187059,327
186058,422
185050,493
184047,975
183034,671
182012,568
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Chautauqua

Military engagements that took place in Chautauqua, New York.

Erie Tribe Destruction
1654

Historic places in Chautauqua

National Register of Historic Places listings in Chautauqua, New York.

Busti Mill
Busti
Barcelona Lighthouse and Keeper's Cottage
Westfield
Wright, Reuben Gridley, Farm Complex
Westfield
Fenton, Gov. Reuben, Mansion
Jamestown
Miller, Lewis, Cottage, Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Institution Historic District
Chautauqua
Jamestown Armory
Albany
Erie Railroad Station
Jamestown
Partridge-Sheldon House
Jamestown
Wellman Building, The
Jamestown
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Station
Westfield
French Portage Road Historic District
Westfield
Fredonia Commons Historic District
Fredonia
Point Gratiot Lighthouse Complex
Dunkirk
Jamestown Downtown Historic District
Jamestown
McMahan Homestead
Westfield
Nixon Homestead
Westfield
East Main Street Historic District
Westfield
Welch Factory Building No. 1
Westfield
US Post Office-Fredonia
Fredonia
US Post Office-Dunkirk
Dunkirk
School No. 7
Dunkirk
Pennsylvania Railroad Station
Mayville
Point Chautauqua Historic District
Maryville
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Frequently asked about Chautauqua

When does Chautauqua first appear in the US census?
Chautauqua, New York first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 12,568.
What is the population of Chautauqua?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Chautauqua had a recorded population of 127,657.
When did Chautauqua's population peak?
Chautauqua's recorded population peaked at 147,305 in 1970.
Were any battles fought in Chautauqua?
1 documented military engagement took place in Chautauqua, including Erie Tribe Destruction.
How many historic places are in Chautauqua?
51 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Chautauqua, New York.
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