Olean, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Olean, New York is 13,798 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 147th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $47,553, the median home value is $90,500, and the median age is 38.7.
The population has declined 5.5% since 2010 (14,404 → 13,614).
13,798
Population
2339
People / sq mi
$47,553
Median Income
$90,500
Median Home Value
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Olean covers 5.9 sq mi of land at 2339 people per square mile.
About Olean, NY
Housing cost is the defining feature of Olean: the median home is valued at $90,500. Olean is a city in New York with a population of 13,798.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $47,553, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 19.9%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $90,500, with typical rent around $786.
29.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 8.5% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Olean city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Olean city had a population of 14,404 in 2010 and 13,614 in 2024, a -5.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,404 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.40%.
13,614
Population (2024)
14,404
Population (2010)
14,404
Peak (2010)
-0.40%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,404 |
| 2011 | 14,290 |
| 2012 | 14,190 |
| 2013 | 14,110 |
| 2014 | 14,024 |
| 2015 | 13,865 |
| 2016 | 13,788 |
| 2017 | 13,683 |
| 2018 | 13,575 |
| 2019 | 13,437 |
| 2020 | 13,907 |
| 2021 | 13,796 |
| 2022 | 13,693 |
| 2023 | 13,666 |
| 2024 | 13,614 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$47,553
Median Household Income
$29,654
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$90,500
Median Home Value
$786
Median Rent
54.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.4%
High School+
29.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
74.7%
Public Transit
8.5%
Work From Home
16.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.8%
Foreign Born
96.4%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
18.5%
With Disability
96.0%
Health Insurance
89.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.2% |
| Public Administration | 5.0% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Olean, New York has a population of 13,798 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 147th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Olean, New York is $47,553, with 19.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Olean, New York is $90,500, with median monthly rent at $786 and a homeownership rate of 54.3%.
The median age in Olean, New York is 38.7 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
The population has declined 5.5% since 2010 (14,404 → 13,614).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.