Chautauqua County PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

128,042

0.359% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

17.3%

2.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,408

4.33% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$96,000

3.34% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,168

1.15% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Chautauqua County PUMA, NY had a population of 128k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $50,408. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY grew from 127,584 to 128,042, a 0.359% increase and its median household income grew from $48,315 to $50,408, a 4.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.33%), Other (Hispanic) (2.86%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%).

8.05% of the households in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY are SUNY at Fredonia (1,099 degrees awarded in 2021), Jamestown Community College (619 degrees), and Jamestown Business College (111 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was $96,000, and the homeownership rate was 68.8%.

Most people in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Chautauqua County PUMA, NY borders Erie County (South) PUMA, NY, Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties PUMA, NY, Erie County (Outer) PUMA, PA, and Crawford & Warren Counties PUMA, PA.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Chautauqua County PUMA, NY is home to a population of 128k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.37% of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (3.04k people).

In 2021, there were 26 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.26k White (Hispanic) and 3.66k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY are Spanish (5,818 households), German (1,343 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (875 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,637

Women

50.5%

63,302

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 127,939 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 246
White (Hispanic)
4.26k ± 623
Other (Hispanic)
3.66k ± 584

7.82%

Hispanic Population

10k people

7.82% of the people in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY are hispanic (10k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
316 ± 436 people
Dominican Republic
271 ± 404 people
Italy
157 ± 307 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was Canada, the natal country of 316 Chautauqua County PUMA, NY residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 271 and Italy with 157.

Foreign-Born Population

2.37%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.04k people

2.46%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.14k people

As of 2021, 2.37% of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY residents (3.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was 2.46%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,818 households (4.8%)
German
1,343 households (1.11%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
875 households (0.722%)

8.05% of the households in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was Spanish. 4.8% of the households in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,034 ± 323
Gulf War (2001-)
1,219 ± 261
Gulf War (1990s)
977 ± 237

Chautauqua County PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY employs 51.2k people. The largest industries in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (4,486 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,518 people), and Construction (2,653 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($149,543), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($145,138), and Paperboard container manufacturing ($114,693).

Males in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,824. The income inequality in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,340

Women

49%

26,425

Men

51%

The workforce of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY in 2020 was 51,765 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

51.2k

2021 Value

−1.15%

1 Year decline

± −1.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −1.15%, from 51.8k employees to 51.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,454 people), Registered nurses (1,284 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,280 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.2k

2021 Value

−1.15%

1 Year decline

± −1.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −1.15%, from 51.8k employees to 51.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,486 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,518 people), and Construction (2,653 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,114

Median earning men ± $1,419

$28,734

Median earning women ± $1,139

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,161), Information ($52,875), and Wholesale Trade ($50,938).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,156), Manufacturing ($43,125), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,573).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Chautauqua County PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY awarded 1,872 degrees. The student population of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,169 male students and 4,706 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY are White (1,469 and 80.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (128 and 7.01%), Black or African American (98 and 5.37%), and Two or More Races (49 and 2.68%).

The largest universities in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY at Fredonia (1,099 and 58.7%), Jamestown Community College (619 and 33.1%), and Jamestown Business College (111 and 5.93%).

The most popular majors in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY are General Business Administration & Management (238 and 12.7%), Registered Nursing (92 and 4.91%), and Music Teacher Education (80 and 4.27%).

The median tuition cost in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY for a public four year colleges is $7,070 for in-state students and $16,980 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,875 (40.2% men and 59.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,875 students enrolled in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,942 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
99 degrees awarded
General Psychology
66 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
62 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY at Fredonia
1,099 degrees awarded
Jamestown Community College
619 degrees awarded
Jamestown Business College
111 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY at Fredonia with 1,099 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 657 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY, which is 0.541 times less than the 1,215 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,469 degrees mean that there were 11.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 128 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,690) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.662% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.1k), Some college (21.2k), and Secondary Education (15.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was $96,000 in 2021, which is 0.392 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $92,900 to $96,000, a 3.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY is 68.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY is $50,408. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$96,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,625

$36,515

Median Property Taxes

±$1,255

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chautauqua County PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.8%

Homeownership

2021

59.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.8% of the housing units in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,408

Median Household Income

± $1,701

53.1k

Number of Households

± 1,567

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.1k households in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY grew to $50,408 from the previous year's value of $48,315.

The following chart displays the households in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.418

2021 Wage GINI in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0401% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Chautauqua County PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (9.49%)
Worked At Home (4.92%)

In 2021, 78.9% of workers in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.49%) and those who worked at home (4.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY (21.3k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.8% of the population of Chautauqua County PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 40.5% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.2%

Uninsured

40.5%

Employer Coverage

23.5%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY declined by 3.17% from 5.37% to 5.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chautauqua County PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.