Bemus Point is a village located in Chautauqua County New York. Bemus Point has a 2024 population of 305. Bemus Point is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -3.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 315 in 2020.
The average household income in Bemus Point is $144,046 with a poverty rate of 14.29%. The median age in Bemus Point is 52.9 years: 50.7 years for males, and 56.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bemus Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 92.06% |
| Native American | 9 | 4.76% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 2.12% |
| Other race | 2 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 97 | 1.95 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Non Family | 48 | 1.23 | 18.8 | 81.3 |
| Married | 42 | 2.5 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Male | 5 | 2.4 | 40 | 60 |
| Female | 2 | 6.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.57
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
53.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 5.66% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 20.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 31.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 16.35% |
| High School Graduate | 18 | 11.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 1.26% |
| Some College | 22 | 13.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 144 | 73 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,625 | $0 | $8,542 |
| Graduate Degree | $115,833 | $0 | $116,042 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,292 | $42,292 | $0 |
| Some College | $40,208 | $41,042 | $0 |
$42,292
Average Earnings
$42,292
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.35% of Bemus Point residents speak only English, while 2.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 23 | 13.22% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
14.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.69%
Male Poverty Rate
8.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bemus Point is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bemus Point is White, with 13.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.55% |
| High School | 38.89% |
| Some College | 16.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.2% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $154,583 | $230,949 |
| Households | $81,750 | $144,046 |
| Married Families | $168,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,500 | $55,173 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 7.14% |
| Other Race | 1 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.95%
Born in Bemus Point
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Bemus Point residents were born in the United States, with 80.95% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 294 | -2 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 296 | -2 | -0.67% |
| 2027 | 298 | -3 | -1% |
| 2026 | 301 | -2 | -0.66% |
| 2025 | 303 | -2 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 305 | -3 | -0.97% |
| 2023 | 308 | -1 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 309 | -4 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 313 | -2 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 315 | -32 | -9.22% |
| 2019 | 347 | -3 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 350 | -3 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 353 | -2 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 355 | -4 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 359 | -4 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 363 | -5 | -1.36% |
| 2013 | 368 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 369 | -3 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 372 | -2 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 374 | 0 | 0% |