Population 2,427 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cattaraugus
Household size in Cattaraugus
| Period | Cattaraugus | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Cattaraugus average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Buffalo area as a whole, where it has 2.33 people.
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
| Period | Cattaraugus | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Cattaraugus are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Buffalo area as a whole, where the median age is 42.0.
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
| Period | Cattaraugus | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Cattaraugus than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%.
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
Renters in Cattaraugus
| Period | Cattaraugus | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cattaraugus is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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
| Period | Cattaraugus | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cattaraugus: 20.1% of homes are empty, 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
| Period | Cattaraugus | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Cattaraugus is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The Buffalo area as a whole looks much the same.
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
| Period | Cattaraugus | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $600 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $577 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $635 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $777 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$177 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cattaraugus costs $777 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 21.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Cattaraugus
| Period | Cattaraugus | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cattaraugus: 16.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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
| Period | Cattaraugus | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.8% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Cattaraugus never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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
| Period | Cattaraugus | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Cattaraugus: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus | 2.71 | 38.9 | 12.7% | 19.0% | 20.1% | 1959 | $777 | 16.3% | 84.4% | 7.6% |
| New Albion | 2.92 | 33.2 | 5.5% | 18.3% | 30.6% | 1973 | $720 | 16.5% | 84.4% | 5.0% |
| Otto | 2.30 | 48.0 | 9.1% | 13.0% | 27.5% | 1973 | $838 | 20.0% | 89.6% | 5.5% |
| East Leon | 3.21 | 35.8 | 6.8% | 13.1% | 11.8% | 1977 | $1,053 | 10.4% | 72.6% | 8.3% |
| Wesley | 2.10 | 53.3 | 10.3% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 1967 | $1,064 | 10.7% | 86.1% | 12.4% |
| Little Valley | 2.28 | 43.7 | 13.0% | 26.9% | 19.0% | 1960 | $730 | 16.3% | 90.0% | 3.2% |
| Markhams | 2.49 | 48.9 | 12.0% | 9.8% | 23.1% | 1955 | $858 | 16.0% | 90.6% | 3.6% |
| Maples | 1.94 | 53.9 | 4.2% | 17.3% | 45.5% | 1981 | $810 | 23.3% | 97.0% | 3.9% |
| Leon | 4.07 | 24.0 | 5.0% | 12.9% | 16.2% | 1979 | $1,056 | 9.7% | 61.4% | 4.6% |
| East Otto | 2.06 | 48.3 | 5.8% | 18.2% | 34.1% | 1977 | $858 | 19.7% | 94.5% | 4.2% |
| Dayton | 2.16 | 49.5 | 9.0% | 17.8% | 10.8% | 1960 | $1,024 | 14.3% | 83.8% | 10.1% |
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. 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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