Cattaraugus County, NY Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Population
| Metric | Cattaraugus County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,374 | 19,009,591 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 57.0 | 348.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.37% | 0.06% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.9 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 31,821 | 7,641,851 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cattaraugus County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Cattaraugus County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,209 | $85,191 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.08% | 4.93% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Cattaraugus County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $95,952 | $436,407 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $759 | $1,576 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.6% | 54.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Cattaraugus County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 17.8 | 29.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 13.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Cattaraugus County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Cattaraugus County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Cattaraugus County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Cattaraugus County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.2% | 17.4% | 19.0% |