Olean, NY Demographics

A map of Olean's Population by Race

Olean, New York had a population of 13,937 in 2020. It was 84.2% White, 3.6% Black, 1.8% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Olean, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Olean is the 144th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Olean's White Population

11,739 residents of Olean identify as White, or 84.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Olean considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Olean is ranked #702 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Olean is more White than neighboring St. Bonaventure (82.7% White). Olean is less White than neighboring Allegany (92.8% White), Weston Mills (94.1% White), Portville (95% White), and Eldred (94.4% White).

Olean's Black Population

502 residents of Olean identify as Black, or 3.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Olean slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Olean is ranked #322 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Olean is more Black than neighboring Allegany (0.2% Black), Weston Mills (0.7% Black), Portville (0.9% Black), and Eldred (0.1% Black). Olean is less Black than neighboring St. Bonaventure (7.8% Black).

Olean's Asian Population

256 residents of Olean identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Olean slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Olean is ranked #539 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Olean is more Asian than neighboring Weston Mills (0.4% Asian), Portville (0.1% Asian), and Eldred (0.8% Asian). Olean is less Asian than neighboring St. Bonaventure (3.1% Asian), and Allegany (2.2% Asian).

Olean's Hispanic Population

376 residents of Olean identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Olean less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Olean is ranked #905 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Olean is more Hispanic than neighboring Allegany (1.9% Hispanic), Weston Mills (1.2% Hispanic), Portville (2.2% Hispanic), and Eldred (0.8% Hispanic). Olean is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Bonaventure (4.7% Hispanic).

Olean's Native American/Other Population

145 residents of Olean identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Olean roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Olean is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Olean is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Bonaventure (0.2% Native American/Other), Allegany (0.3% Native American/Other), Weston Mills (0.1% Native American/Other), Portville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Eldred (0.3% Native American/Other).

Olean's Multiracial Population

919 residents of Olean identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Olean roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Olean is ranked #57 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Olean is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Bonaventure (1.6% Multiracial), Allegany (2.6% Multiracial), Weston Mills (3.5% Multiracial), Portville (1.5% Multiracial), and Eldred (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.