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Gowanda

New York · 2,513 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 $42,353. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,700. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,513
−12%since 2000
from 2,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,578 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+10%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Gowanda
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,353
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,565 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,161
+36%since 2000
from $16,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(2,178)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(71)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other5%(125)
Diversity Score22.3%(560)
Diversity Score
22
+283%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gowanda, New York?

Gowanda, New York has about 2,513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gowanda, New York earns about $42,353 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 $76,700, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Gowanda, New York?

About 14.7% 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 11.3% 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 388 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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