Western New York

Cattaraugus, New York

The population and boundary details here cover the Erie County part of the Census reservation geography named Cattaraugus, associated with the Seneca Nation of Indians, in New York's Western New York region. They are not a whole-reservation population or boundary record.

Land status, jurisdiction, services, and tax treatment can differ by parcel. Confirm them with the Nation; nearby off-reservation parcels may follow Erie County and town rules. Niagara Falls, Buffalo, the Erie Canal, and the Concord-grape belt.

Type: Reservation county part (Census)
County: Erie
Region: Western New York
Population (2020): 2,135

Local starting point

Use the exact parcel, not the Census boundary alone, to sort out land status, jurisdiction, services, and taxes. Start with the state directory of Indian Nations and confirm which government or office has authority.

Land and tax status

Tax treatment can depend on the parcel's land status, ownership, and trust status. Confirm it with the Nation and the local assessor instead of applying a surrounding-town or county planning range.

Official starting points

Nation first, then confirm every surrounding layer.

New York directory of Indian Nations New York DMV — registration & licenses DEC — outdoors, wells & environment

Good to know

• A Census reservation boundary is an orientation layer, not a parcel-level jurisdiction decision.
• Government, court, service, permit, and tax authority may not follow the surrounding town or county pattern.
• Keep the parcel identifier and written confirmation from the office or Nation that owns the next step.

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