Bemus Point, New York
Bemus Point: Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
About
Bemus Point is a city located in the county of Chautauqua in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 364 and a population density of 322 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 345 inhabitants.
The city was created 218 years ago in 1805.
Quick Facts about Bemus Point
| Population : | 345 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Chautauqua County |
| Postal code : | 14712 |
| Area : | 1.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,322 feet / 403 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1806 (218 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 21:15:52 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 305 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bemus Point is located at 42°9'42"N 79°23'30"W (42.1617200, -79.3917100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bemus Point decreased by 5.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 364 | - | census |
| 2011 | 372 | 2.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 369 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 367 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 363 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 359 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 355 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 352 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 349 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 347 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 345 | -0.58% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 35,789 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 35,601 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 34,534 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 35,597 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 93.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,697 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,662 |
Bemus Point zip code is 14712.
County name: Chautauqua, County
fips: 36013
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,662 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $120,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $987 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $334 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $666 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 33 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,645 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,970 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 99,221 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,391,412 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 379,243 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,669 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,403 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,068 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 721 |
| 2019 total employment : | 12,589 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 542,770 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,457 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,637 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,360 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 818 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 198 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,338 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 326 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,114 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 45.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 778.25 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $171,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,314 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $498 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $866 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,495 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,969 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 135,882 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 499,961 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 447,720 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,605 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,478 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,225 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,911 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,206 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 434 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,746 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 130 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,582 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,030.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.62 |
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Schools in Bemus Point
College & universities near Bemus Point, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383525 | Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Angola (NY) | 14006 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bemus Point, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| ERI | Union Station | 125 West 14th Street | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Bemus Point
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bemus Poin Post Office | Bemus Point (NY) | 14712 |
Other cities in Chautauqua County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chautauqua County , NY. (more)
| 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 |
