CITY · 2020 ACS
Tonawanda
New York · 57,431 residents · 17.299 sq mi
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Tonawanda has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $146,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
Population, 2020 – 2024
202457K
Section 02
Income & economy
$62,641
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $66,331 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
Other services10.5%
Retail trade9.6%
Public administration9.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
$146,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $155,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(49,560)
Black4.6%(2,642)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2,355)
Asian2.5%(1,432)
Other2.5%(1,412)
Diversity Score31.2%(17,903)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(48,241)
Black4.7%(2,686)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(2,670)
Asian2.5%(1,419)
Other2.2%(1,267)
Diversity Score32.5%(18,643)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Tonawanda, New York?
Tonawanda, New York has about 57,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Tonawanda, New York?
The typical household in Tonawanda, New York earns about $62,641 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 $146,100, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.
How educated are people in Tonawanda, New York?
About 37.5% 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 8.2% of people in Tonawanda, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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