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Tonawanda

New York · 56,806 residents · 17.299 sq mi
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The short version

Tonawanda has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $215,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

56,806
Unchangedsince 2023
from 56,973 in 2023
2020 – 2024
3,284 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,293 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
57K57K57K57K57K20202024Tonawanda
202457K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$77,679
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,644 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$44,748
+3%since 2023
from $43,530 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
10.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.420
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$215,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $199,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,102
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,062 in 2023
US average: $1,442
73.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
26.9% rent
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
47.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
+6%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(48,231)
Black4.7%(2,657)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(2,536)
Asian2.8%(1,579)
Other3.5%(1,970)
Diversity Score34.7%(19,742)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(47,482)
Black4.2%(2,395)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3,051)
Asian3%(1,732)
Other3.8%(2,146)
Diversity Score36.8%(20,899)
37
+6%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
16.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+7%since 2023
from 19.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
71.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
8.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
44.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
51.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
92.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonawanda, New York?

Tonawanda, New York has about 56,806 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tonawanda, New York earns about $77,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tonawanda, New York expensive?

In Tonawanda, New York, the median home is worth about $215,200, and the typical rent is about $1,102 a month.

How educated are people in Tonawanda, New York?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tonawanda, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tonawanda, New York?

About 10.0% of people in Tonawanda, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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