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Cattaraugus County

New York · 77,042 residents · 1,308.183 sq mi
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Cattaraugus County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,700. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77,042
−8%since 2000
from 83,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+14%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
75K78K80K83K85K1990201020202024Cattaraugus County
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,404 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,797
+68%since 2000
from $15,959 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(78,934)
Black1%(839)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(791)
Asian0.5%(381)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(5,126)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(67,554)
Black1.3%(996)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,615)
Asian0.7%(560)
Other5.5%(4,250)
Diversity Score23%(17,744)
Segregation Score34.4%(26,522)
Diversity Score
23
+277%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cattaraugus County, New York?

Cattaraugus County, New York has about 77,042 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cattaraugus County, New York earns about $50,700 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 $90,200, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Cattaraugus County, New York?

About 19.9% 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 16.9% 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 7,192 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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