MansfieldNY
A town of 850, settled in 1831.
Is Mansfield a good place to live?
Among 759 New York towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Mansfield. 11% of the land in Mansfield is conserved, where New York’s towns sit at 5.2% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest park or preserve is Dobbins Memorial State Forest, at 1,015 acres. Mansfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
850 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Mansfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mansfield, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mansfield.
Mansfield has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Mansfield for work: only 0% work in town. 5.8% of Mansfield residents live below the poverty line, below both New York’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Ellicottville (13%), Little Valley (11%) and Salamanca (11%).
| Mansfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Mansfield faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Mansfield since 1979.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Mansfield
Mansfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. Mansfield’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dobbins Memorial State Forest | 0.7 mi | 1,015 |
| 2. McCarty Hill State Forest | 0.5 mi | 217 |
| 3. Cattaraugus State Forest | 0.3 mi | 906 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Mansfield stands out in New York and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
39% of Mansfield adults have high blood pressure. Mansfield beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 13% of Mansfield adults have diabetes.
| Mansfield | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 25% | 25% |
| What stands out | Mansfield | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 6% |
| More smokers | 17.7% | 11.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
A larger share of households in Mansfield own their home than in the typical New York or U.S. town
96% of households own their home in Mansfield.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Highmark Stadium and 19 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mansfield. Close and well known come first.
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaRalph Wilson Stadium
28 mi WaterfallEternal Flame Falls
40 mi Stadium & arenaKeyBank Center
40 mi MuseumUSS The Sullivans
40 mi MuseumUSS Little RockPhoto credits
Highmark Stadium: James161723, CC0 · Ralph Wilson Stadium: User Evilarry on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Eternal Flame Falls: Mpmajewski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · KeyBank Center: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS The Sullivans: Unknown, Public domain · USS Little Rock: PH2 J.E. Higgins, U.S. Navy, Public domain
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Everything we know about Mansfield
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mansfield; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Mansfield residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
100% of working residents leave Mansfield for work
Where Mansfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Mansfield
Town in New York, United States
Mansfield is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 843 at the 2020 census. The name was thought to be that of a noble family in England. The town is centrally located in Cattaraugus County, north of Little Valley.
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- Area
- 40 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,873 ft
Questions about Mansfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mansfield, NY a good place to live?
Mansfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Mansfield, NY known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Owen Vincent Coffin and Anna Maynard Barbour.