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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Niagara Falls

New York · 55,593 residents · 14.082 sq mi
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Niagara Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,800. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

55,593
−10%since 1990
from 61,840 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,948 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 4,391 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
47K51K55K59K63K1990201020202024Niagara Falls
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,641 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,721
+44%since 1990
from $10,904 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$436
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
57.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.0% in 1990
42.4% rent
2.2
+2%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(50,770)
Black15.4%(9,523)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(947)
Asian0.2%(141)
Diversity Score40.3%(24,923)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(41,843)
Black18.5%(10,291)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,114)
Asian0.7%(385)
Diversity Score44.3%(24,602)
44
+10%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.6%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 13.9 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 Niagara Falls, New York?

Niagara Falls, New York has about 55,593 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Niagara Falls, New York?

The typical household in Niagara Falls, New York earns about $26,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niagara Falls, New York expensive?

In Niagara Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Niagara Falls, New York?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Niagara Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niagara Falls, New York?

About 19.5% of people in Niagara Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niagara Falls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Niagara Falls, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,247 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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