The Town FilesCattaraugus County, New York
76,145 people. The median home is worth $113,100 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $59,540.
Towns in Cattaraugus County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olean | 13,937 | $86,100 | $51,261 | 39.0 |
| Allegany | 7,493 | $169,400 | $72,500 | 37.4 |
| Salamanca | 5,929 | $80,900 | $41,667 | 38.8 |
| Yorkshire | 3,827 | $112,900 | $48,097 | 44.5 |
| Portville | 3,504 | $118,600 | $66,250 | 52.2 |
| Franklinville | 2,802 | $99,300 | $64,231 | 43.3 |
| Gowanda | 2,513 | $96,400 | $51,828 | 37.6 |
People and housing
| Cattaraugus County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $770 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $59,540 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 42.8 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
27,671 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,047 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 853 storm events in Cattaraugus County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cattaraugus County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | DR-4204: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).