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CITY · 2010 ACS

North Tonawanda

New York · 31,568 residents · 10.093 sq mi
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North Tonawanda has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,278. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $95,000. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,568
−5%since 2000
from 33,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,128 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+10%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K33K34K35K1990201020202024North Tonawanda
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,278
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,154 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,957
+30%since 2000
from $19,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(32,294)
Black0.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(362)
Asian0.5%(177)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(1,582)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(30,082)
Black0.8%(241)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(534)
Asian0.7%(233)
Other0.7%(210)
Diversity Score9.5%(2,994)
Diversity Score
9
+99%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Tonawanda, New York?

North Tonawanda, New York has about 31,568 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Tonawanda, New York earns about $45,278 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 $95,000, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in North Tonawanda, New York?

About 20.0% 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 9.2% 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 3,421 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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