CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 242.01
New York · Niagara County · 6,950 residents · 28.807 sq mi
Notable rankings
#214highest population in NY6,950#242lowest low rent burden in NY15.2%#354lowest low rent in NY$817TRACT SHAPE · Niagara County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 242.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $172,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
6,950
+5%since 2020
from 6,595 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 229 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
−6%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,841
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,732 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,286
+19%since 2020
from $29,744 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−8%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Information7.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Construction3.1%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Education & health services1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$172,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $719 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(6,253)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(39)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other4.2%(274)
Diversity Score12.4%(818)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(6,462)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(133)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other4.4%(305)
Diversity Score16.6%(1,157)
Diversity Score
17
+34%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.6 min
+4%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
51.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 6,950 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 $75,841 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 $172,000, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.4% 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 9.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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