Olean, New York

Olean, New York
Lincoln Park in Olean
Olean
Location of Olean in New York State
Olean
Olean (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°4′57″N 78°25′51″W / 42.08250°N 78.43083°W / 42.08250; -78.43083
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyCattaraugus
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorAmy Sherburne (R)
 • Common Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
6.17 sq mi (15.97 km2)
 • Land5.90 sq mi (15.28 km2)
 • Water0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,937
 • Density2,362.4/sq mi (912.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Zip Code
14760
Area codes716, 585
FIPS code36-009-54716
Websitewww.cityofolean.gov

Olean (/ˈliˌæn/ OH-lee-ann) is a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Olean is the largest city in Cattaraugus County and serves as its financial, business, transportation and entertainment center. It is one of the principal cities of the Southern Tier region of Western New York.

As of the 2020 census, Olean had a population of 13,937.

The city is surrounded by the town of Olean and is located in the southeastern part of Cattaraugus County.