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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Olean

New York · 16,946 residents · 5.9 sq mi
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Olean has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $41,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,946
+10%vs 2000
vs 15,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,872 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 2,601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,339
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,400 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,397
−34%vs 2000
vs $17,169 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$314
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $421 in 2000
US average: $450
57.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.9% in 2000
42.2% rent
1.9
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(14,211)
Black3.3%(501)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(190)
Asian0.9%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(2,024)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(16,239)
Black2.6%(436)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(126)
Asian0.8%(141)
Other0.8%(130)
Diversity Score11.8%(1,999)
12
−11%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Olean, New York?

Olean, New York has about 16,946 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Olean, New York?

The typical household in Olean, New York earns about $21,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Olean, New York expensive?

In Olean, New York, the median home is worth about $41,000, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Olean, New York?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Olean, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Olean, New York?

About 16.8% of people in Olean, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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