COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Niagara County

New York · 220,756 residents · 522.348 sq mi

Time machine

VIEWING

COMPARE TO

The short version

Niagara County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,408. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $62,200.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

220,756

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 219,846 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

423 / sq mi

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 421 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.6

−9%vs 2000

vs 38.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024211K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$28,408

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,136 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,710

−34%vs 2000

vs $19,219 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

10.7%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$62,200

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $80,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$362

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $479 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.1%

−1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.9% in 2000

31.9% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+3%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

RELATED:See current rent listings in Niagara County on RentDataNow

Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic90%(197,757)

Black6.1%(13,356)

Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2,913)

Asian0.6%(1,248)

Other0%

Diversity Score19%(41,786)

1990

White, non-Hispanic92.8%(204,812)

Black5.5%(12,083)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2,452)

Asian0.4%(907)

Other1.3%(2,954)

Diversity Score19.3%(42,716)

Diversity Score

+2%vs 2000

vs 19 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.6%

−3.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

75.8%

−7.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 83.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.0%

−1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.2 min

+34%vs 2000

vs 12.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Niagara County

Head to head

Compare Niagara County to nearby counties

NIAGARA COUNTY VS

Orleans County

Income$65,969+132%

Home value$140,800+126%

Population39,825−81%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

NIAGARA COUNTY VS

Erie County

Income$72,839+156%

Home value$233,800+276%

Population946,741+353%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

NIAGARA COUNTY VS

Genesee County

Income$73,314+158%

Home value$170,500+174%

Population58,416−72%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

NIAGARA COUNTY VS

Wyoming County

Income$69,110+143%

Home value$162,300+161%

Population39,741−81%

SEE FULL COMPARISON →

Frequently asked

How many people live in Niagara County, New York?

Niagara County, New York has about 220,756 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Niagara County, New York?

The typical household in Niagara County, New York earns about $28,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niagara County, New York expensive?

In Niagara County, New York, the median home is worth about $62,200, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Niagara County, New York?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Niagara County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niagara County, New York?

About 10.7% of people in Niagara County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Niagara County

Population & growth

Income & economy

Housing

Race & ethnicity

Education

Commute & transportation

Work & employment

People & community

Places similar to Niagara County

Compare Niagara County to nearby counties

How many people live in Niagara County, New York?

What is the median household income in Niagara County, New York?

Is Niagara County, New York expensive?

How educated are people in Niagara County, New York?

What is the poverty rate in Niagara County, New York?

Explore from here