Cattaraugus County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,248
Per Capita Income
$31,173
Poverty Rate
17.6%
SNAP Recipients
16.8%
Gini Index
0.441
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.6%
$25K–$50K22.6%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K16.5%
$150K–$200K5.6%
$200K+3.6%
The median household income in Cattaraugus County, NY is $58,248 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,173. 17.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.441 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).