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Cattaraugus County, New York
Cattaraugus County, New York. Cattaraugus County had 75,390 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). It holds 53 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 32 towns and townships and 10 census-designated) and 24 census tracts. GEOID 36009.
Cattaraugus County is the county of the Olean, NY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
75,390
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 77,042 · ACS 2020-2024: 76,145
Median household income
$59,540
±$2,028 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$113,100
±$3,389 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$770
±$24 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Cattaraugus County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 77,042 residents in Cattaraugus County. The Census Bureau estimates 75,390 for July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 76,145 over 1,308 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cattaraugus County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 76,145 | 19,852,366 | −976 |
| Households | 31,895±379 | 7,722,646 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.03 | 2.49 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 40,356±77 | 8,585,241 | −1,240 |
Cattaraugus County's population since 2000
From 83,955 in 2000 to 75,390 in 2025: down 10.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Cattaraugus County?
Cattaraugus County holds 53 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 32 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Olean with 13,508 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Olean | 13,937 | $51,261 |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany (town) | 7,493 | $72,500 |
| Salamanca | 5,929 | $41,667 |
| Yorkshire (town) | 3,827 | $48,097 |
| Portville (town) | 3,504 | $66,250 |
| Franklinville (town) | 2,802 | $64,231 |
| Randolph (town) | 2,469 | $77,440 |
| Machias (town) | 2,310 | $59,485 |
| Freedom (town) | 2,261 | $73,646 |
| Persia (town) | 2,207 | $54,495 |
| Hinsdale (town) | 2,113 | $56,146 |
| Great Valley (town) | 1,991 | $68,272 |
| New Albion (town) | 1,981 | $60,893 |
| St. Bonaventure | 1,963 | not published |
| Ashford (town) | 1,961 | $77,558 |
| Olean (town) | 1,881 | $74,583 |
| Conewango (town) | 1,785 | $50,598 |
| Gowanda | 2,513 | $51,828 |
| Dayton (town) | 1,690 | $68,553 |
| Little Valley (town) | 1,675 | $56,184 |
| Franklinville | 1,652 | $72,115 |
| Allegany | 1,544 | $70,625 |
| Weston Mills | 1,525 | $79,712 |
| Perrysburg (town) | 1,518 | $62,333 |
| Ellicottville (town) | 1,315 | $71,200 |
| Randolph | 1,297 | $75,571 |
| Leon (town) | 1,244 | $56,048 |
| Carrollton (town) | 1,207 | $61,213 |
| YorkshireGEOID 3684044 | 1,176 | not published |
| Napoli (town) | 1,171 | $91,932 |
| Farmersville (town) | 1,073 | $48,295 |
| Little Valley | 1,058 | $44,655 |
| Delevan | 1,043 | $64,194 |
| East Otto (town) | 974 | $64,605 |
| Cattaraugus | 960 | $60,341 |
| Portville | 892 | $61,793 |
| Mansfield (town) | 843 | $83,304 |
| Lime Lake | 836 | $46,686 |
| Otto (town) | 777 | $60,385 |
| Ischua (town) | 736 | $51,354 |
| Humphrey (town) | 703 | $67,157 |
| Lyndon (town) | 685 | $68,173 |
| Coldspring (town) | 658 | $86,250 |
| East Randolph | 571 | $75,870 |
| South Dayton | 541 | $40,000 |
| MachiasGEOID 3644226 | 505 | $74,178 |
| Salamanca (town) | 470 | $47,083 |
| West Valley | 452 | $70,357 |
| Limestone | 358 | $39,583 |
| PerrysburgGEOID 3657287 | 346 | $58,698 |
| Ellicottville | 256 | $86,042 |
| South Valley (town) | 250 | $57,000 |
| Red House (town)GEOID 3600960950 | 27 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cattaraugus County?
The median resident of Cattaraugus County is 42.8 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cattaraugus County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8±0.3 | 39.8 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 19.8% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.7%±0.4 pts | 52.8% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±0.8 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±0.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±0.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5%±0.9 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.1%±1.1 pts | 40.2% | +2.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8%±0.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.3 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 Cattaraugus County earn?
Half of Cattaraugus County's 31,895 households earn less than $59,540 a year (±$2,028), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $59,938 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cattaraugus County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,540±$2,028 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,425±$1,677 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,747±$806 | $50,712 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.1%±1.3 pts | 14.0% | +2.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.3%±3.1 pts | 18.3% | +4.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.0%±1.2 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.9%±1.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 Cattaraugus County?
Owners occupy 75.2% of Cattaraugus County's occupied homes and renters 24.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,100 by its owner (±$3,389). The median renter pays $770 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cattaraugus County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,100±$3,389 | $423,800 | +$4,676 |
| Median gross rent | $770±$24 | $1,621 | −$36 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2%±4.0 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,263±$44 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.2%±1.3 pts | 54.3% | +3.5 pts |
| Housing units | 40,356±77 | 8,585,241 | −1,240 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.3%±2.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.1%±1.1 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.0%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.6%±1.4 pts | 30.3% | – |
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 Cattaraugus County building?
Builders took permits for 150 new housing units across Cattaraugus County in 2025 (124 single-family), 2.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cattaraugus County get to work?
75.8% of Cattaraugus County's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Cattaraugus County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.3%±0.9 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±0.8 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8%±1.4 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±1.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0%±1.0 pts | 14.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min±0.7 | 32.6 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 are Cattaraugus County's census tracts?
Cattaraugus County is divided into 24 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,870 (Tract 9617) to $81,351 (Tract 9610).
All 24 census tracts of Cattaraugus County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cattaraugus County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 35th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 47th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th of 62 |
| Median household income | 60th of 62 |
| Median home value | 61st of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57th of 62 |
| Median age | 26th of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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