Olean

City in Cattaraugus County, New York

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Olean is a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, with 13,937 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,463 ft (446 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Bonaventure, 2.0 miles W.

About Olean

Olean ( OH-lee-ann, Seneca: Johíhso') is a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Olean is the largest city in Cattaraugus County and serves as its financial, business, transportation and entertainment center. It is one of the principal cities of the Southern Tier region of Western New York.

As of the 2020 census, Olean had a population of 13,937.

The city is surrounded by the town of Olean and is located in the southeastern part of Cattaraugus County.

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Living in Olean

Median household income
$51,261
Median home value
$86,100
Median rent
$794/mo
Median age
39
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Olean, NY population

Olean had 13,937 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census13,937
Density2,362 per sq mi (912 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Olean at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyCattaraugus County
TypeCity
Population13,937 (2020)
Land area5.90 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Water area0.27 sq mi (0.69 km²)
Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Coordinates42.0837° N, 78.4349° W
ZIP code14760
Official websitecityofolean.org
Census code (GEOID)3654716

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Olean

What county is Olean in?

Olean is in Cattaraugus County, New York.

What is the population of Olean, NY?

13,937 people lived in Olean at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Olean, NY?

The ZIP code of Olean is 14760.

What is the elevation of Olean?

1,463 feet (446 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Olean?

St. Bonaventure (2.0 mi), Allegany (2.9 mi), Weston Mills (3.2 mi), Portville (6.0 mi), Eldred (9.2 mi).

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