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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Seneca

New York · 45,943 residents · 21.387 sq mi
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West Seneca has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,264. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $94,100. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45,943
−4%since 1990
from 47,866 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,148 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 2,238 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+12%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
44K45K46K47K48K1990201020202024West Seneca
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,264
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,399 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,529
+47%since 1990
from $13,919 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$564
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $436 in 1990
US average: $602
78.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
21.6% rent
2.0
−11%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(47,419)
Black0.4%(180)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(257)
Asian0.3%(121)
Diversity Score3.6%(1,734)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(44,766)
Black0.5%(207)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(405)
Asian0.5%(228)
Diversity Score4.5%(2,089)
5
+25%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−30%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Seneca, New York?

West Seneca, New York has about 45,943 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Seneca, New York?

The typical household in West Seneca, New York earns about $46,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Seneca, New York expensive?

In West Seneca, New York, the median home is worth about $94,100, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in West Seneca, New York?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Seneca, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Seneca, New York?

About 4.6% of people in West Seneca, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Seneca, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Seneca, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,923 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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