Cattaraugus County, New York
County in New York, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Cattaraugus County?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
42.24°N 78.68°W / 42.24; -78.68
Cattaraugus County | |
---|---|
![]() Location within the U.S. state of New York | |
![]() New York's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 42°13′49″N 78°38′18″W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
Founded | March 28, 1817 |
Seat | Little Valley |
Largest city | Olean |
Area | |
• Total | 1,322 sq mi (3,420 km2) |
• Land | 1,308 sq mi (3,390 km2) |
• Water | 14 sq mi (40 km2) 1.1% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 77,042 ![]() |
• Density | 58.9/sq mi (22.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 23rd |
Website | www |
Cattaraugus County (locally known as Catt County) is a county in Western New York, with one side bordering Pennsylvania. As of the United States 2020 census, the population was 77,042.[1][2] The county seat is Little Valley.[3] The county was created in 1808 and later organized in 1817.[4] The county is part of the Western New York region of the state.
Cattaraugus County comprises the Olean, NY Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Olean, NY Combined Statistical Area. Within its boundaries are the Allegany Indian Reservation of the Seneca Nation of New York, and the Allegany State Park. The Allegheny River runs through the county.