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Niagara Falls

New York · 48,671 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 $41,137. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,500. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,671
−12%since 2000
from 55,593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,456 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 3,948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+4%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K51K55K59K63K1990201020202024Niagara Falls
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,137
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,170
+66%since 2000
from $15,721 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(41,843)
Black18.5%(10,291)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,114)
Asian0.7%(385)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.3%(24,602)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(29,110)
Black23.9%(11,639)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,624)
Asian2.1%(1,004)
Other6.7%(3,276)
Diversity Score69.9%(34,007)
Diversity Score
70
+58%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niagara Falls, New York?

Niagara Falls, New York has about 48,671 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Niagara Falls, New York earns about $41,137 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 $78,500, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Niagara Falls, New York?

About 19.8% 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 23.5% 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 13,169 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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