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Cattaraugus, NY
Village in Cattaraugus County, New York.
Population
1,034
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
925
ZIP codes
0
Cattaraugus and its ZIP codes
Cattaraugus at a glance
- Cattaraugus is about 2.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,341 a year, 30% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,200 (83% below New York) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Cattaraugus, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cattaraugus, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,341
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$71,200
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (256), Irish Americans (153), Puerto Ricans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cattaraugus County. PPP loans are for Cattaraugus.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,757
28,122 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,316
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$652M
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
How people get to work
Cattaraugus, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cattaraugus, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
853
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
392
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 14°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cattaraugus, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Cattaraugus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little ValleyVillage | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| South DaytonVillage | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| GowandaVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.6 |
| EllicottvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| PerrysburgCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| East RandolphCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Cherry CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| SalamancaCity | 13 mi | 6 |
| West ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| SpringvilleVillage | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| KennedyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| North CollinsVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MachiasCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| SinclairvilleVillage | 20 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cattaraugus, NY in?
- Cattaraugus is in Cattaraugus County, New York.
- What is the population of Cattaraugus, NY?
- About 1,034 people live in Cattaraugus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cattaraugus?
- Nearby places include Little Valley (6.2 mi), South Dayton (9.6 mi), Gowanda (9.8 mi), Ellicottville (11 mi), Perrysburg (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023