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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Depew

New York · 16,629 residents · 5.076 sq mi
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Depew has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,232. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,629
−6%since 1990
from 17,673 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,276 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 3,482 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+14%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,232
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,637 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,914
+60%since 1990
from $12,439 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$581
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $422 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.0
−13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(17,469)
Black0.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(76)
Asian0.3%(46)
Diversity Score3.9%(690)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(16,213)
Black0.6%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(122)
Asian0.4%(67)
Diversity Score4.4%(724)
4
+12%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−35%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Depew, New York?

Depew, New York has about 16,629 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Depew, New York?

The typical household in Depew, New York earns about $42,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Depew, New York expensive?

In Depew, New York, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Depew, New York?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Depew, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Depew, New York?

About 5.4% of people in Depew, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Depew, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Depew, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,044 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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