County profile · New York
Cattaraugus County, NY market data
How Cattaraugus County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 75,390
- −2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 31,895
- Median household income
- $59,540
- +22.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $113,100
- Jobs located here
- 27,111
- Highest market score
- 72
- Real estate, #158 of 2,229 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Cattaraugus County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Cattaraugus County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Cattaraugus County has an estimated 75,390 people and 31,895 households. Population estimates show Cattaraugus County declined 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Cattaraugus County is $59,540, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 22.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Cattaraugus County runs highest on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (57).
Of the business types scored in Cattaraugus County, real estate businesses (72), real estate agents and brokers (71) and nail salons (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #158 of 2,229 scored counties.
Cattaraugus County is part of the Olean area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (81% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Cattaraugus County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Cattaraugus County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 72 | #158 of 2,229 | 37 | 11.6 | Index only | 314 | 14 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 71 | #175 of 2,176 | 34 | 10.7 | Index only | 271 | 8 |
| Nail salons | 65 | #255 of 1,328 | 5 | 1.6 | $5.4M | 323 | 3 |
| Home repair trades | 65 | #351 of 2,057 | 25 | 7.8 | $3.4M | 139 | 25 |
| Electricians | 63 | #278 of 1,160 | 5 | 1.6 | $16.9M | 140 | 10 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #472 of 1,611 | 9 | 2.8 | $1.4M | 143 | 14 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #489 of 1,886 | 14 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 237 | 14 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 62 | #607 of 2,087 | 31 | 9.7 | $2M | 154 | 9 |
| Chiropractors | 61 | #422 of 1,490 | 8 | 2.5 | $4.1M | 171 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 61 | #453 of 1,707 | 15 | 4.7 | $5.6M | 118 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 61 | #665 of 2,210 | 46 | 14.4 | $1.3M | 150 | 9 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 60 | #408 of 1,302 | 6 | 1.9 | $5.4M | 174 | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 56 | #882 of 2,222 | 25 | 7.8 | $4.2M | 137 | 48 |
| Roofing and gutters | 55 | #461 of 1,177 | 5 | 1.6 | $16.9M | 199 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 55 | #574 of 1,422 | 10 | 3.1 | $3.3M | 136 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 54 | #977 of 2,261 | 27 | 8.5 | $7.2M | 91 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 52 | #1,064 of 2,339 | 55 | 17.2 | $490K | 114 | 9 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #1,006 of 2,088 | 32 | 10.0 | $642K | 97 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 49 | #861 of 1,656 | 15 | 4.7 | $2.2M | 122 | 27 |
| Grocery stores | 49 | #1,037 of 2,070 | 19 | 6.0 | $10.2M | 110 | 16 |
| Funeral homes | 48 | #762 of 1,472 | 12 | 3.8 | $414K | 61 | 4 |
| Gyms | 48 | #992 of 1,792 | 19 | 6.0 | $1.1M | 83 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #1,311 of 2,402 | 62 | 19.4 | $3.1M | 92 | 25 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,316 of 2,394 | 139 | 43.6 | $235K | 154 | 56 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,448 of 2,385 | 105 | 32.9 | $257K | 121 | 18 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 43 | #857 of 1,334 | 9 | 2.8 | $2.3M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 43 | #872 of 1,356 | 11 | 3.4 | $2.5M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 43 | #1,456 of 2,358 | 25 | 7.8 | $2.4M | 99 | 33 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 42 | #1,164 of 1,771 | 21 | 6.6 | $1.7M | 99 | 32 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,473 of 2,090 | 28 | 8.8 | $3.7M | 74 | 48 |
| Spas and skin care | 38 | #1,323 of 1,769 | 31 | 9.7 | $870K | 99 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | 37 | #1,052 of 1,451 | 9 | 2.8 | $2.7M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 36 | #1,110 of 1,530 | 9 | 2.8 | $2.7M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 33 | #1,646 of 2,063 | 31 | 9.7 | $3.4M | 91 | 16 |
| Insurance agencies | 32 | #1,739 of 2,272 | 39 | 12.2 | $1.2M | 96 | 24 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 31 | #1,241 of 1,493 | 17 | 5.3 | $2M | 70 | 26 |
| Auto repair and car care | 29 | #2,054 of 2,401 | 112 | 35.1 | $219K | 82 | 42 |
| Laundromats | 27 | #651 of 785 | 7 | 2.2 | $8.6M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 27 | #2,120 of 2,405 | 320 | 100.3 | $328K | 88 | 136 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 26 | #1,172 of 1,327 | 13 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 61 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 25 | #2,191 of 2,405 | 163 | 51.1 | $643K | 97 | 69 |
| Veterinarians | 23 | #1,335 of 1,485 | 13 | 4.1 | $1.3M | 47 | 8 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 23 | #1,771 of 1,889 | 35 | 11.0 | $3M | 72 | 19 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 22 | #1,342 of 1,461 | 19 | 6.0 | $877K | 34 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 22 | #2,083 of 2,200 | 46 | 14.4 | $362K | 41 | 13 |
| Auto repair shops | 20 | #2,246 of 2,378 | 71 | 22.3 | $346K | 78 | 38 |
| Pet stores | 13 | #936 of 974 | 6 | 1.9 | $2.8M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $5.1M | 126 | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $11.6M | 181 | 6 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $8.2M | 60 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | Index only | 302 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $16.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $60.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $34.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Cattaraugus County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $24.5M | $770 | 80 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $59.2M | $1,855 | 71 |
| Food away from home | $104.8M | $3,286 | 81 |
| Groceries | $193.5M | $6,066 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $27M | $845 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $12.9M | $406 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $20.5M | $644 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $32.7M | $1,024 | 80 |
| Pets | $16.7M | $522 | 57 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $60.5M | $1,898 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $46.8M | $1,467 | 75 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $84.3M | $2,644 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $34.8M | $1,090 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $502.9M | $15,766 | 95 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Cattaraugus County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 75,390−2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 31,895
- Median age
- 43.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 1,308 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 58
- Median household income
- $59,540+22.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,425
- Median home value
- $113,100
- Jobs located here
- 27,111
- Daytime population
- 72,231Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Cattaraugus County?
These figures cover the whole county. A site report draws rings around one address and counts what’s inside them: households, spending, jobs, and the competitors on map listings by name and distance, for any of the 56 business types.
Or open the report at the center of Cattaraugus County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardRelated markets
Nearest counties in New York 8
- Allegany County, NY47,159 people
- Chautauqua County, NY125,544 people
- Wyoming County, NY39,753 people
- Erie County, NY950,622 people
- Livingston County, NY61,498 people
- Genesee County, NY57,787 people
- Niagara County, NY210,721 people
- Steuben County, NY92,588 people
Questions
How fast is Cattaraugus County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Cattaraugus County at 75,390 people in 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 31,895 households. Median household income rose 22.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Cattaraugus County, NY spend?
Households in Cattaraugus County spend about $502.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $193.5M on groceries and $104.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Cattaraugus County spend the most on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Cattaraugus County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Cattaraugus County are for real estate businesses (72), real estate agents and brokers (71) and nail salons (65). Cattaraugus County ranks #158 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
How does Cattaraugus County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Cattaraugus County is $59,540 a year, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $113,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Cattaraugus County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (81% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (70% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Cattaraugus County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in Cattaraugus County. It maps the competitors on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
All markets in New York · Every U.S. market · How we measure
Screening a site or an acquisition in Cattaraugus County?
A site report maps the competitors on map listings near an address and sizes the households and spending around it.
The button opens the report at the center of Cattaraugus County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are estimates for research only. Not investment or real estate advice.