Village · New York
Mayville, New York
Mayville, village, in Chautauqua County, New York. Mayville had 1,474 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,442 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,268 (±199). GEOID 3646239.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,474
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,442 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,268 ±199
Median household income
$68,611
±$15,294 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$161,400
±$30,284 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$631
±$100 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Mayville and what county is it in?
Mayville is a village in Chautauqua County, New York. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 715 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mayville is in the Jamestown-Dunkirk, NY micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Mayville lies entirely within the Town of Chautauqua, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mayville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,474 people lived in Mayville on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 1,442 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,268 (±199).
| Measure | Mayville | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,268 ±199 | 125,544 | no clear change |
| Households | 520 ±92 | 53,393 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.24 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 724 ±116 | 66,476 | no clear change |
Mayville's population since 2000
From 1,756 in 2000 to 1,474 in 2025: down 16.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mayville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mayville?
The median resident of Mayville is 46.4 years old; 15.2% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.2%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mayville | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 ±7.2 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.2% ±4.2 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0% ±5.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Male | 56.2% ±3.7 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±2.9 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.8% ±7.1 pts | 83.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.3 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±6.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±1.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.1% ±4.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.7% ±6.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3% ±3.6 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±2.3 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.4% ±10.5 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.2% ±5.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.4% ±5.3 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mayville earn?
Half of Mayville's 520 households earn less than $68,611 a year (±$15,294), against $58,351 in Chautauqua County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $64,483 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mayville | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,611 ±$15,294 | $58,351 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,144 ±$10,144 | $76,000 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,881 ±$5,157 | $32,691 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6% ±5.2 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.1% ±12.2 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8% ±5.4 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±2.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6% ±4.6 pts | 88.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mayville?
Owners occupy 73.1% of Mayville's occupied homes and renters 26.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,400 by its owner (±$30,284). The median renter pays $631 a month including utilities, and 30.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mayville | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,400 ±$30,284 | $127,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $631 ±$100 | $812 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.4% ±15.9 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,356 ±$245 | $1,193 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.1% ±9.3 pts | 68.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.9% ±9.3 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 724 ±116 | 66,476 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.1% ±16.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.7% ±7.6 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±3.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.9% ±9.0 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±4.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mayville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Mayville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mayville work and get to work?
76.0% of Mayville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Mayville | Chautauqua County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.8% ±4.5 pts | 55.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% ±4.9 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0% ±9.6 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±3.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 6.2% ±5.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1% ±7.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.5 min ±5.3 | 19.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mayville?
No census tract lies mostly in Mayville; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 364.01Chautauqua County | 2,524 | $73,333 |
| Tract 364.02Chautauqua County | 3,389 | $68,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mayville) · Census block assignment files
How does Mayville compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mayville is the 8,799th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 362nd-most populous of 594 in New York.
Mayville ranks 1,167th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 362nd | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 213th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 775th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,167th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,391st | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,220th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,496th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 348th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 783rd | 1,640 |
| Median age | 516th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,096th | 1,639 |
| Travel time to work | 1,484th | 1,652 |
Mayville's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Mayville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mayville?
16 of the 57 figures for Mayville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mayville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mayville.