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Cattaraugus County, New York Demographics 2026

Cattaraugus County, New York has a population of 76,145, the 35th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $59,540 and the median home value is $113,100. The poverty rate is 19.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cattaraugus County Quick Facts

Population 76,145
Median Household Income $59,540
Median Home Value $113,100
Poverty Rate 19.1%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Median Age 42.8 years
Homeownership Rate 75.2%
Affordability Ratio 1.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%
High School Graduation 89.5%
Cities/Places 20
Population 76,145 35th of 62
Median Income $59,540 31% lower than state
Poverty Rate 19.1%
Unemployment 5.0%

How Cattaraugus County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population76,47976,145-0.4%
Median household income$58,248$59,540+2.2%
Median home value$109,400$113,100+3.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.4%
$25K-$50K 21.8%
$50K-$100K 30.5%
$100K+ 26.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.7%
$10K-$15K
6.5%
$15K-$20K
4.5%
$20K-$25K
4.7%
$25K-$30K
3.6%
$30K-$35K
5.2%
$35K-$40K
4.7%
$40K-$45K
4.2%
$45K-$50K
4.0%
$50K-$60K
7.2%
$60K-$75K
9.9%
$75K-$100K
13.5%
$100K-$125K
11.1%
$125K-$150K
5.8%
$150K-$200K
5.6%
$200K+
3.9%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%
55.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $770/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

23out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Cattaraugus County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Olean13,738$51,26126.7%$86,100
Salamanca5,846$41,66724.4%$80,900
St. Bonaventure1,976N/A19.3%$125,300
Franklinville1,938$72,11515.2%$97,100
Allegany1,740$70,62516.6%$164,100
Weston Mills1,431$79,7127.8%$155,300
Delevan1,275$64,19416.7%$116,300
Little Valley1,243$44,65528.2%$101,200
Yorkshire1,138N/A33.1%N/A
Cattaraugus1,034$60,34114.3%$71,200
Randolph953$75,57110.2%$94,300
Portville951$61,79310.4%$102,900
Machias751$74,17815.7%$49,600
Lime Lake656$46,68626.7%$108,200
South Dayton543$40,00035.6%$67,300
East Randolph499$75,87010.3%$109,400
West Valley489$70,35710.4%$126,700
Limestone480$39,58321.6%$84,700
Perrysburg466$58,69829.6%$114,600
Ellicottville348$86,0423.2%$377,300

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Population Overview

Cattaraugus County is located in New York with a total population of 76,145. It is the 35th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cattaraugus County is 42.8 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cattaraugus County is $59,540. This is 31% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $113,100. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Cattaraugus County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cattaraugus County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.7% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cattaraugus County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cattaraugus County, New York?

Cattaraugus County has a population of 76,145, making it the 35th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Cattaraugus County?

The median household income in Cattaraugus County is $59,540 with a poverty rate of 19.1%.

How many cities are in Cattaraugus County, New York?

Cattaraugus County contains 20 Census-designated places.