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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Tonawanda

New York · 33,262 residents · 10.093 sq mi
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North Tonawanda has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,154. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $82,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

33,262
−5%since 1990
from 34,989 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,296 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 3,467 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+12%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K31K33K34K35K1990201020202024North Tonawanda
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,154
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,576 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,264
+51%since 1990
from $12,722 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$502
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $388 in 1990
US average: $602
68.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
31.3% rent
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(34,385)
Black0.1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(324)
Asian0.8%(284)
Diversity Score6.5%(2,259)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(32,294)
Black0.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(362)
Asian0.5%(177)
Diversity Score4.8%(1,582)
5
−26%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−35%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Tonawanda, New York?

North Tonawanda, New York has about 33,262 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Tonawanda, New York?

The typical household in North Tonawanda, New York earns about $39,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Tonawanda, New York expensive?

In North Tonawanda, New York, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in North Tonawanda, New York?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Tonawanda, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Tonawanda, New York?

About 7.2% of people in North Tonawanda, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Tonawanda, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Tonawanda, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,727 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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