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Depew

New York · 15,303 residents · 5.076 sq mi
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Depew has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,558. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $98,600. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,303
−8%since 2000
from 16,629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,015 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+7%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Depew
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,558
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,232 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,473
+18%since 2000
from $19,914 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(16,213)
Black0.6%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(122)
Asian0.4%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(724)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(14,575)
Black1.2%(179)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(261)
Asian0.7%(101)
Other1.1%(168)
Diversity Score11.3%(1,723)
Diversity Score
11
+158%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+76%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Depew, New York?

Depew, New York has about 15,303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Depew, New York earns about $48,558 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 $98,600, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Depew, New York?

About 18.7% 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 8.3% 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 2,370 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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