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Machias, NY

Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York.

Population

751

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

766

ZIP codes

0

Machias and its ZIP codes

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Machias at a glance

  • Machias is 82% denser than New York as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $74,178 a year, 14% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $49,600 (88% below New York) and median rent is $1,102 a month.

Local data for Machias, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Machias, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$74,178

Poverty rate

15.7%

Median home value

$49,600

Median rent

$1,102/mo

Homeownership

87.1%

Bachelor's or higher

6.5%

Median age

50.8

Average commute

14.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (262), Irish Americans (172), Polish Americans (54).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cattaraugus County. PPP loans are for Machias.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, 0.0 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

Cattaraugus County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Machias, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.8%
  • Carpooled22.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home7.9%

Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Machias, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

44.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Machias, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.9%

U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

21.0%

U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.6%

U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts

Cities near Machias

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lime LakeCensus-designated place1.2 mi2.4
DelevanVillage5.4 mi1
FranklinvilleVillage5.6 mi1.1
West ValleyCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.5
YorkshireCensus-designated place7.7 mi1.8
ArcadeVillage8.8 mi2.6
SpringvilleVillage11 mi3.7
RushfordCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
EllicottvilleVillage14 mi0.8
HollandCensus-designated place16 mi4
HoughtonCensus-designated place17 mi2.7
BlissCensus-designated place17 mi9.8
CubaVillage17 mi1.2
FillmoreCensus-designated place19 mi0.9
BelfastCensus-designated place20 mi1.5
Little ValleyVillage20 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Machias, NY in?
Machias is in Cattaraugus County, New York.
What is the population of Machias, NY?
About 751 people live in Machias, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Machias?
Nearby places include Lime Lake (1.2 mi), Delevan (5.4 mi), Franklinville (5.6 mi), West Valley (6.4 mi), Yorkshire (7.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023