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Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls, city, in Niagara County, New York. Niagara Falls had 47,255 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 48,671 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 47,987 (±44). GEOID 3651055.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
47,255
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 48,671 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,987 ±44
Median household income
$49,101
±$1,791 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$115,300
±$5,672 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$823
±$33 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Niagara Falls and what county is it in?
Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York. It covers 14.1 square miles of land, 3,456 residents per square mile in 2020.
Niagara Falls is in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Niagara Falls, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 47,255 people lived in Niagara Falls on July 1, 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 48,671 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 47,987 (±44).
| Measure | Niagara Falls | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 47,987 ±44 | 210,721 | −265 |
| Households | 22,730 ±520 | 91,884 | +1,158 |
| Average household size | 2.09 ±0.05 | 2.24 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 26,251 ±572 | 100,446 | no clear change |
Niagara Falls's population since 2000
From 55,593 in 2000 to 47,255 in 2025: down 15.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Niagara Falls as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Niagara Falls?
The median resident of Niagara Falls is 40.8 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.8%. 5.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Niagara Falls | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 ±1.3 | 43.3 | +2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±1.3 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±1.2 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±1.2 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.9% ±1.9 pts | 82.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.3% | −4.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2% ±0.9 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.3% ±1.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±1.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7% ±1.5 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8% ±1.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7% ±1.8 pts | 28.0% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±1.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.2% ±1.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Niagara Falls earn?
Half of Niagara Falls's 22,730 households earn less than $49,101 a year (±$1,791), against $69,633 in Niagara County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,731 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,370 after inflation. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Niagara Falls | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,101 ±$1,791 | $69,633 | +$4,370 |
| Mean household income | $64,759 ±$2,902 | $89,159 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,707 ±$1,425 | $38,904 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.7% ±2.3 pts | 13.5% | −4.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.5% ±5.9 pts | 19.4% | −9.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.2% ±2.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% ±1.1 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±1.5 pts | 89.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Niagara Falls?
Owners occupy 58.5% of Niagara Falls's occupied homes and renters 41.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,300 by its owner (±$5,672). The median renter pays $823 a month including utilities, and 51.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Niagara Falls | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $115,300 ±$5,672 | $189,800 | +$20,044 |
| Median gross rent | $823 ±$33 | $899 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.5% ±4.9 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,112 ±$53 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.5% ±2.3 pts | 71.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.5% ±2.3 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 26,251 ±572 | 100,446 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6% ±1.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.3% ±2.0 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.2% ±2.3 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 18.8% ±1.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Niagara Falls building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Niagara Falls in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Niagara Falls work and get to work?
73.7% of Niagara Falls's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.6%.
| Measure | Niagara Falls | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.0% ±1.9 pts | 60.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.6% ±2.0 pts | 5.9% | +2.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7% ±2.6 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±2.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.4% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4% ±1.5 pts | 10.6% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min ±1.1 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Niagara Falls?
20 census tracts lie mostly in Niagara Falls (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $21,275 (Tract 209) to $110,486 (Tract 201).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 220Niagara County | 4,008 | $65,568 |
| Tract 201Niagara County | 3,459 | $110,486 |
| Tract 222Niagara County | 3,370 | $77,500 |
| Tract 217Niagara County | 3,288 | $45,617 |
| Tract 202Niagara County | 2,891 | $23,688 |
| Tract 225Niagara County | 2,694 | $59,150 |
| Tract 210Niagara County | 2,642 | $53,306 |
| Tract 207Niagara County | 2,484 | $49,477 |
| Tract 223Niagara County | 2,445 | $66,906 |
| Tract 203Niagara County | 2,256 | $53,875 |
| Tract 212Niagara County | 2,201 | not published |
| Tract 209Niagara County | 2,141 | $21,275 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Niagara Falls) · Census block assignment files
How does Niagara Falls compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Niagara Falls is the 872nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 14th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Niagara Falls ranks 1,565th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 14th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,042nd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 231st | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,565th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,443rd | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,509th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,275th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 81st | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,217th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,117th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,431st | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,162nd | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,446th | 1,652 |
Niagara Falls's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Niagara Falls with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Niagara Falls?
2 of the 57 figures for Niagara Falls on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Niagara Falls are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Niagara Falls.