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demographic statistics

Listed here are some popular statistics related to the people in Southwest NY. Unless otherwise noted, these statistics encompass the entire region. For more specific information, please contact Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board. Data presented here is from the 2000 Census.

Total Population - 273,632

Population Density - 80.4 people/sq. mi.

Median Household Income by County: Allegany-$32,106 Cattaraugus-$33,404 Chautauqua-$33,458

Per Capita Income by County: Allegany-$14,975 Cattaraugus-$15,959 Chautauqua-$16,840

Percent High School Graduate or Higher by County: Allegany-83.2% Cattaraugus-81.2% Chautauqua-81.2%

Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher by County: Allegany-17.2% Cattaraugus-14.9% Chautauqua-16.9%

Poverty Status - 36,691 (13%)

White Only - 259,098 (95%)

Black or African American Only - 4,230 (2%)

American Indian Only - 2,783 (1%)

Hispanic or Latino all races - 7,000 (3%)

 
 

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