Chautauqua, New York
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- For other uses of "Chautauqua," see Chautauqua.
Chautauqua is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,666. The town is named after a lake and means "Place where fish are taken."
The Town of Chautauqua was incorporated in 1803. The town is in the northwest part of the county.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 174.3 km² (67.3 mi²). 174.2 km² (67.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.
The town is one of the largest in the county and borders the north end of Chautauqua Lake.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,666 people, 1,881 households, and 1,269 families residing in the town. The population density is 26.8/km² (69.4/mi²). There are 4,174 housing units at an average density of 24.0/km² (62.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.25% White, 1.59% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,881 households out of which 27.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% are married couples living together, 7.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% are non-families. 28.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.87.
In the town the population is spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $36,379, and the median income for a family is $41,923. Males have a median income of $30,767 versus $23,561 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,003. 12.0% of the population and 7.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.3% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Chautauqua
- Chautauqua -- The hamlet of Chautauqua, located on the west shore of Chautauqua Lake and location of the Chautauqua Institution on Route 394.
- Chautauqua Creek -- A stream forming part of the town's western boundary.
- Cottage Park -- A lakeside hamlet south of Mayville on Route 394.
- Dean -- A hamlet in the northeast corner of the town on Route 37.
- Dewittville -- A lakeside hamlet on the east side of the lake.
- Hartfield -- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town.
- Hartfield Bay -- A bay at the north end of Chautauqua Lake.
- Irwins Bay -- A small bay between Lighthouse Point and Wahmeda.
- Lighthouse Point -- A hamlet at a projection into the lake south of Mayville on Route 394.
- Magnolia -- A lakeside hamlet in the southeast corner of the town on Chautauqua Lake on Route 394.
- Mayville - The Village of Mayville is the county seat.
- Orchard Terrace -- A lakeside community south of Chautauqua on Route 394.
- Point Chautauqua -- A projection into the lake at Chautauqua village.
- Point Pleasant -- A projection into Chautauqua Lake south of Mayville.
- Prendergast Point -- A projection into Lake Chautauqua in the southeast corner of the town.
- Summerdale -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town at Routes 430 and
- Wahmeda -- A lakeside hamlet north of Chautauqua on Route 394.
- Wooglin -- A lakeside hamlet on the east side of the lake.
Adjacent towns and areas
The southern border of Chautauqua is formed with the Town of North Harmony.
Information about the Town of Chautauqua
The famous Chautauqua Institution is located along the shore of the lake.
External links
- Town of Chautauqua government (http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/municipal/chautauqua_list.htm)