CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 234.01
New York · Niagara County · 6,617 residents · 22.174 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Niagara County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 234.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,500. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $255,800. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% more than the Niagara County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,617
−10%since 2020
from 7,342 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
298 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 331 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+19%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,355 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,075
+32%since 2020
from $32,629 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−6%since 2020
from 0.411 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.9%
Information8.8%
Other services8.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Public administration6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Education & health services2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$255,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $170,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(5,796)
Black5.7%(422)
Hispanic / Latino5%(368)
Asian0.6%(43)
Other9.7%(713)
Diversity Score45.2%(3,318)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(5,484)
Black2.5%(167)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(506)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other6.6%(440)
Diversity Score37.8%(2,500)
Diversity Score
38
−16%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
−7%since 2020
from 25.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,617 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $89,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $255,800.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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