Cattaraugus County, New York
NY · FIPS 36009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76,145 | — | #748 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,540 | -20.8% | #2,119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,278 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,100 | -59.9% | #2,801 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $770 | -33.8% | #2,339 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.6% | #2,579 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cattaraugus County has a population of 76,145, making it the #748 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cattaraugus County is $59,540, ranking #2,119 out of 3,222 counties — 20.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Cattaraugus County is $113,100 (-59.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $770/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.2%.
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93.9% of residents in Cattaraugus County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Cattaraugus County, New York
Cattaraugus County, New York has a total population of 76,145, making it the 748th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cattaraugus County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cattaraugus County is $59,540, which ranks #2,119 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Cattaraugus County is $113,100, 59.9% below the national median. Renters in Cattaraugus County pay a median gross rent of $770 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cattaraugus County, 21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Cattaraugus County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%).
All data for Cattaraugus County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.