Census ACS · #469 μSA
Olean Metro Area
The Olean, Ny Micropolitan Statistical Area has 76,479 residents. The median household income is $58,248 and the median home value is $109,400.
76,479
Population
58
People / sq mi
$58,248
Median Income
$109,400
Median Home Value
The Olean CBSA covers 1,308 sq mi of land at 58.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,248
Median Household Income
$31,173
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$109,400
Median Home Value
$759
Median Rent
74.6%
Homeownership
Education
89.2%
High School+
20.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
7.6%
Work From Home
23.0 min
Avg Commute
15.5%
Foreign Born
Olean spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Olean, Ny Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 76,479 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #469 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Olean metro area is $58,248, with a per capita income of $31,173.
The Olean, Ny CBSA spans the state of New York.
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Data for the Olean, Ny CBSA (36460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
In Olean, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $109,400. With 76,479 residents, Olean is a metro area in NY.
The typical household earns $58,248, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.5%, close to the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $109,400, with typical rent around $759.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 20.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.