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North Tonawanda

New York · 30,496 residents · 10.093 sq mi
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North Tonawanda has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,673. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,200. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,496
−8%since 2000
from 33,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,022 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+14%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K31K33K34K35K1990201020202024North Tonawanda
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,673
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,154 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,917
+71%since 2000
from $19,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(27,655)
Black1.4%(430)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(946)
Asian0.7%(219)
Other2.7%(826)
Diversity Score19.1%(5,814)
Diversity Score
19
+301%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Tonawanda, New York?

North Tonawanda, New York has about 30,496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Tonawanda, New York earns about $60,673 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 $129,200, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in North Tonawanda, New York?

About 26.5% 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 10.2% 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 4,493 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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