Population 76,145 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cattaraugus County
Household size in Cattaraugus County
| Period | Cattaraugus County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Cattaraugus County are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.40, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cattaraugus County
| Period | Cattaraugus County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Cattaraugus County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cattaraugus County
| Period | Cattaraugus County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Cattaraugus County (11.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other New York counties, Cattaraugus County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cattaraugus County
Renters in Cattaraugus County
| Period | Cattaraugus County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cattaraugus County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 57.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cattaraugus County
| Period | Cattaraugus County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.2% of the housing in Cattaraugus County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cattaraugus County
| Period | Cattaraugus County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Cattaraugus County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of New York. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cattaraugus County
| Period | Cattaraugus County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $609 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $629 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $678 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $799 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$191 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cattaraugus County pays $799 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $191 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other New York county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cattaraugus County
Bachelor's degrees in Cattaraugus County
| Period | Cattaraugus County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Cattaraugus County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.1 points, mirroring the country. Only four of New York's 62 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cattaraugus County
| Period | Cattaraugus County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cattaraugus County is close to the national rate: 89.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New York as a whole (87.3%). The share with a diploma is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cattaraugus County
| Period | Cattaraugus County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cattaraugus County is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New York as a whole (6.6%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cattaraugus County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus County | 2.34 | 43.5 | 11.9% | 24.8% | 17.2% | 1961 | $799 | 21.1% | 89.1% | 5.0% |
| Allegany County | 2.40 | 40.3 | 9.0% | 20.7% | 22.0% | 1964 | $782 | 27.7% | 91.9% | 7.0% |
| Chautauqua County | 2.33 | 43.2 | 12.7% | 31.1% | 17.2% | 1955 | $830 | 24.9% | 89.5% | 6.2% |
| Steuben County | 2.37 | 43.6 | 9.6% | 26.7% | 16.2% | 1963 | $939 | 26.1% | 91.5% | 6.1% |
| Schuyler County | 2.40 | 46.7 | 9.3% | 20.8% | 21.9% | 1967 | $1,117 | 26.3% | 90.6% | 6.1% |
| Chemung County | 2.27 | 42.8 | 12.2% | 31.6% | 10.9% | 1957 | $1,117 | 27.5% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
| Tioga County | 2.36 | 44.4 | 12.6% | 20.9% | 8.1% | 1966 | $1,014 | 25.0% | 91.1% | 5.5% |
| Broome County | 2.36 | 41.0 | 12.4% | 35.5% | 13.0% | 1960 | $1,042 | 31.7% | 90.7% | 6.9% |
| Delaware County | 2.22 | 49.0 | 9.5% | 22.7% | 32.4% | 1968 | $916 | 28.3% | 88.8% | 6.0% |
| Wayne County | 2.64 | 38.8 | 14.5% | 35.2% | 11.4% | 1960 | $1,257 | 27.2% | 87.4% | 9.1% |
| Greene County | 2.43 | 48.0 | 6.9% | 22.8% | 28.7% | 1967 | $1,099 | 31.2% | 89.9% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cattaraugus County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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