Cattaraugus County Public RecordsNew York

Cattaraugus County, NY hosts around 20 public high schools, with a high school graduation rate of about 87%. Approximately 18% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The area features local colleges such as St. Bonaventure University and Jamestown Community College for adult education. School safety scores are average, and schools offer programs in vocational training and STEM. State test scores indicate proficiency rates near 50% in math and English. The total number of public schools, including elementary and secondary, is about 50 across the county.

As of 2023, Cattaraugus County, NY, has an employment rate of approximately 57%. Key industries include Health Care & Social Assistance (20%), Manufacturing (14%), and Retail Trade (12%). The top occupations are Office & Administrative Support (12%), Production (10%), and Sales (9%). About 79% of workers commute by car, with a mean travel time of 21 minutes. Nearly 70% of residents work within the county, while others commute to surrounding areas such as Erie and Chautauqua counties.

Cattaraugus County, NY, has a homeownership rate of approximately 73%, with median home values around $106,000 and median rents at $700 monthly. The housing market remains affordable but relatively stable, with property values increasing by about 4% annually. Housing types include a mix of single-family homes, historic properties, and some multi-family units, especially in towns like Olean and Salamanca. Neighborhoods vary from rural areas to small city environments. Property taxes average around $27 per $1,000 of assessed value, making taxes moderately high compared to national averages.

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Cattaraugus County, NY, had a population of approximately 77,042. The median age was about 42.8 years, with 49.5% male and 50.5% female. Racially, the county was 90.5% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 4.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 1.7% Hispanic or Latino. The county’s demographics reflect a predominantly White population with a notable Native American presence, largely due to the Seneca Nation territories within its borders.

Cattaraugus County, NY, reports a crime rate below the national average, with a violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 10.4 per 1,000 (latest FBI data, 2022). In 2022, the county recorded 31 violent crimes and 167 property crimes. Law enforcement agencies encourage community reporting, reflected in a clearance rate of approximately 35% for violent crimes. Overall, crime rates have shown a gradual decline over the past five years, contributing to an increased sense of safety and proactive policing across the county’s diverse towns and villages.

Cattaraugus County, NY, had approximately 49,000 registered voters as of 2023. Voters participate in general, primary, and special elections. In the 2020 presidential election, 64% voted for the Republican candidate, while 34% backed the Democrat. The county operates 55 polling locations. Key local issues include economic development and rural broadband. The Board of Elections, run by bipartisan commissioners, manages administration. Registered party affiliation skews Republican (about 53%), followed by Democrat (23%), and others. Voter turnout regularly exceeds 60% in presidential elections.