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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cattaraugus County

New York · 83,955 residents · 1,308.183 sq mi
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Cattaraugus County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,404. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

83,955
Unchangedsince 1990
from 84,234 in 1990
1990 – 2025
64 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 64 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+13%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
75K78K80K83K85K1990201020202024Cattaraugus County
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,404
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,421 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,959
+51%since 1990
from $10,595 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
25.6% rent
1.8
−2%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(81,093)
Black1%(809)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(461)
Asian0.5%(396)
Diversity Score10.3%(8,695)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(78,934)
Black1%(839)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(791)
Asian0.5%(381)
Diversity Score6.1%(5,126)
6
−41%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cattaraugus County, New York?

Cattaraugus County, New York has about 83,955 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cattaraugus County, New York?

The typical household in Cattaraugus County, New York earns about $33,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cattaraugus County, New York expensive?

In Cattaraugus County, New York, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Cattaraugus County, New York?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cattaraugus County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cattaraugus County, New York?

About 13.7% of people in Cattaraugus County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cattaraugus County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cattaraugus County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 279 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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