Olean, New York
Olean: City in New York, USA
About
Olean is a city located in the county of Cattaraugus in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,963 and a population density of 123 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,865 inhabitants.
The city was created 259 years ago in 1764.
Quick Facts about Olean
| Population : | 1,865 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Cattaraugus County |
| Postal code : | 14760 |
| Area : | 15.97 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,447 feet / 441 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1765 (259 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:23:27 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 117 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Olean is located at 42°4'39"N 78°25'47"W (42.0775600, -78.4297400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Olean
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Olean decreased by 5.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,963 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,970 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,960 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,951 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,942 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,922 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,915 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,904 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,893 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,876 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,865 | -0.59% | estimation process |
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People born in Olean (31)
People born in Olean, including actor Jeff Fahey, diplomat Harry E. Bergold Jr., writer George Harmon Coxe, .
List
- Jeremy Larner (American academic) he was born in 20/03/1937
- John Francis O'Hern (Catholic bishop) he was born in 04/06/1874
- Robert Lax (American poet) he was born in 30/11/1915
- Larry Trask (American linguist) he was born in 10/11/1944
- Arthur Harkins (American futurist) he was born in 08/03/1936
- Bobby Johnston (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1967
- Claude Allen (American pole vaulter and basketball coach) he was born in 29/04/1885
- Clifford Ulp (American academic) he was born in 01/01/1885
- Donald Innis (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1931
- Edward M. Gabriel (ambassador of the United States) he was born in 01/03/1950
- George Capwell (American businessman (1902-1970)) he was born in 01/07/1902
- JG Faherty (American writer) he was born in 27/01/1961
- James F. Hastings (American politician) he was born in 10/04/1926
- Jeff Prescott (American wrestler) he was born in 01/01/1969
- John Wojcik (American baseball player) he was born in 06/04/1942
- Peter Tomarken (American television personality) he was born in 07/12/1942
- William T. Piper (American businessman and aviation pioneer) he was born in 08/01/1881
- Louis Zamperini (Italian-American middle distance runner and World War II veteran) he was born in 26/01/1917
Schools in Olean
College & universities near Olean, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374990 | Continental School of Beauty Culture-Olean | Olean (NY) | 14760 |
| 417983 | Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Olean (NY) | 14760 |
| 195164 | St Bonaventure University | Saint Bonaventure (NY) | 14778-9800 |
| 215266 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bradford (PA) | 16701 |
| 191676 | Houghton College | Houghton (NY) | 14744 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Olean, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Olean
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Olean Post Office | Olean (NY) | 14760 |
| Allegany Post Office | Allegany (NY) | 14706 |
| Saint Bonaventur Post Office | Saint Bonaventure (NY) | 14778 |
| Westons Mill Post Office | Westons Mills (NY) | 14788 |
| Portvill Post Office | Portville (NY) | 14770 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Olean , Missouri village in the United States with a population of 128 people.
Other cities in Cattaraugus County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cattaraugus County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany | 7,512 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Yorkshire | 3,672 | Town in New York, United States |
| Portville | 3,504 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA |
| Carroll | 3,311 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States |
| Franklinville | 2,807 | Town in North Carolina |
| Gowanda | 2,524 | Town in New York |
| Randolph | 2,456 | Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Machias | 2,267 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Freedom | 2,264 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Persia | 2,228 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Saint Bonaventure | 2,044 | Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Hinsdale | 2,037 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States |
| Ashford | 2,025 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Great Valley | 1,946 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Cold Spring | 1,944 | Town in New York, USA |
| New Albion | 1,860 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Olean distances to largest New York cities
