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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Olean

New York · 15,347 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 $30,400. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $59,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,347
−9%since 1990
from 16,946 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,601 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 2,872 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+11%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,339 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,169
+51%since 1990
from $11,397 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
58.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
41.1% rent
1.9
+1%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

21.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.0%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 12.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 15,347 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Olean, New York earns about $30,400 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 $59,200, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Olean, New York?

About 21.2% 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 15.9% of people in Olean, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Olean, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Olean, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,599 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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