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Gowanda

New York · 2,444 residents (2025 est.) · 1.593 sq mi
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Gowanda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,828. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,683
−6%since 2000
from 2,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,684 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
−9%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,444 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Gowanda
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,828
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,565 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,016
+59%since 2000
from $16,323 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−4%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,636)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(40)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(165)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(2,390)
Black1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(194)
Diversity Score25.1%(672)
Diversity Score
25
+330%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.1%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gowanda, New York?

Gowanda, New York has about 2,683 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gowanda, New York earns about $51,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gowanda, New York expensive?

In Gowanda, New York, the median home is worth about $96,400, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Gowanda, New York?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gowanda, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gowanda, New York?

About 16.9% of people in Gowanda, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gowanda, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Gowanda, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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