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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Niagara County

New York · 219,846 residents · 522.348 sq mi
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Niagara County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,136. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $80,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219,846
Unchangedsince 1990
from 220,756 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
421 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 423 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+10%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
210K213K216K219K222K1990201020202024Niagara County
2024211K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,136
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,408 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,219
+51%since 1990
from $12,710 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $362 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
30.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Niagara County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(204,812)
Black5.5%(12,083)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2,452)
Asian0.4%(907)
Diversity Score19.3%(42,716)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(197,757)
Black6.1%(13,356)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2,913)
Asian0.6%(1,248)
Diversity Score19%(41,786)
Diversity Score
19
−2%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niagara County, New York?

Niagara County, New York has about 219,846 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Niagara County, New York earns about $38,136 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 $80,900, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Niagara County, New York?

About 17.4% 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 10.6% of people in Niagara County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niagara County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Niagara County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 910 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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