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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gowanda

New York · 2,842 residents · 1.593 sq mi
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Gowanda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,565. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $54,500. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

2,842
−2%since 1990
from 2,901 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,784 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,821 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+10%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Gowanda
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,565
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,091 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,323
+37%since 1990
from $11,929 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.4%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
63.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
36.3% rent
1.8
−6%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,789)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.6%(16)
Diversity Score11.2%(324)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,636)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(40)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score5.8%(165)
6
−48%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+1%since 1990
from 17.4 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 Gowanda, New York?

Gowanda, New York has about 2,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gowanda, New York earns about $29,565 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 $54,500, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Gowanda, New York?

About 17.4% 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 14.4% 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 59 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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