Demographics & People — Olean, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,798 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~13,600 |
| Median Age | 39.0 |
| Total Households | 6,215 |
| Family Households | 3,281 |
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,081 |
| Black or African American | 328 |
| Asian | 309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 153 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,629 |
| Irish | 3,241 |
| German | 2,641 |
| Other groups | 2,154 |
| English | 1,470 |
| Italian | 1,465 |
| Polish | 1,356 |
| American | 464 |
| Swedish | 433 |
| French (except Basque) | 320 |
Language
| English Only | 12,474 |
| Spanish | 57 |
| Population 5+ | 12,939 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 775 |
| Population 18+ | 10,582 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Olean, New York.