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West Seneca

New York · 45,500 residents · 21.387 sq mi
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West Seneca has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
45,500
−1%since 2000
from 45,943 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,127 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+11%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K45K46K47K48K1990201020202024West Seneca
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,362
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,264 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,447
+73%since 2000
from $20,529 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(44,766)
Black0.5%(207)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(405)
Asian0.5%(228)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(2,089)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(41,558)
Black1.6%(733)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,487)
Asian0.9%(390)
Other1.2%(566)
Diversity Score16.9%(7,697)
Diversity Score
17
+272%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Seneca, New York?

West Seneca, New York has about 45,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Seneca, New York earns about $66,362 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 $157,400, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in West Seneca, New York?

About 29.9% 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 7.0% 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 2,366 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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