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North Tonawanda, New York
North Tonawanda, city, in Niagara County, New York. North Tonawanda had 29,806 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,496 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,198 (±48). GEOID 3653682.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,806
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,496 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,198 ±48
Median household income
$66,961
±$5,202 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$197,200
±$7,087 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$934
±$26 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is North Tonawanda and what county is it in?
North Tonawanda is a city in Niagara County, New York. It covers 10.1 square miles of land, 3,022 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 29,806 people lived in North Tonawanda on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 30,496 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,198 (±48).
| Measure | North Tonawanda | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,198 ±48 | 210,721 | −289 |
| Households | 14,015 ±425 | 91,884 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.07 | 2.24 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 14,710 ±433 | 100,446 | no clear change |
North Tonawanda's population since 2000
From 33,262 in 2000 to 29,806 in 2025: down 10.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda?
The median resident of North Tonawanda is 43.1 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.5%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Tonawanda | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 ±1.7 | 43.3 | −2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 17.9% ±1.5 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±2.0 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±1.5 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% ±1.2 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.4% ±1.8 pts | 82.1% | −5.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 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 | 4.5% ±1.1 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6% ±1.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±1.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8% ±1.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±1.2 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1% ±2.3 pts | 28.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6% ±1.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±1.7 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.4 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 North Tonawanda earn?
Half of North Tonawanda's 14,015 households earn less than $66,961 a year (±$5,202), against $69,633 in Niagara County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $71,640 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Tonawanda | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,961 ±$5,202 | $69,633 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,703 ±$4,125 | $89,159 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,413 ±$1,578 | $38,904 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% ±2.3 pts | 13.5% | +3.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8% ±6.7 pts | 19.4% | +11.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.3% ±1.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% ±1.5 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±1.7 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 North Tonawanda?
Owners occupy 70.1% of North Tonawanda's occupied homes and renters 29.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $197,200 by its owner (±$7,087). The median renter pays $934 a month including utilities, and 36.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Tonawanda | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $197,200 ±$7,087 | $189,800 | +$46,194 |
| Median gross rent | $934 ±$26 | $899 | +$65 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.1% ±5.7 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,462 ±$52 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.1% ±2.3 pts | 71.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.9% ±2.3 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 14,710 ±433 | 100,446 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±3.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.1% ±2.2 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.1% ±2.5 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±1.8 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 North Tonawanda building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units in North Tonawanda in 2025 (19 in single-family houses), 0.6 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 North Tonawanda work and get to work?
76.6% of North Tonawanda's workers drive alone and 14.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | North Tonawanda | Niagara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1% ±2.4 pts | 60.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±1.6 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6% ±2.9 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.5% ±2.4 pts | 10.6% | +11.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±0.9 | 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 North Tonawanda?
10 census tracts lie mostly in North Tonawanda (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $42,451 (Tract 233.02) to $92,250 (Tract 229.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 246Niagara County | 4,451 | $71,489 |
| Tract 233.02Niagara County | 3,450 | $42,451 |
| Tract 228.03Niagara County | 3,379 | $90,370 |
| Tract 228.04Niagara County | 3,353 | $86,454 |
| Tract 232Niagara County | 3,109 | $51,871 |
| Tract 233.01Niagara County | 3,049 | $86,818 |
| Tract 229.02Niagara County | 2,772 | $92,250 |
| Tract 231Niagara County | 2,449 | $59,615 |
| Tract 229.01Niagara County | 2,127 | $49,432 |
| Tract 230.01Niagara County | 2,059 | $51,961 |
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 North Tonawanda) · Census block assignment files
How does North Tonawanda compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, North Tonawanda is the 1,367th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 27th-most populous of 594 in New York.
North Tonawanda ranks 1,205th 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 | 27th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 885th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 275th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,205th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,040th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 960th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,031st | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 475th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,026th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 869th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,189th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 525th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,361st | 1,652 |
North Tonawanda's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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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 North Tonawanda?
8 of the 57 figures for North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda.