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Niagara County, New York
Niagara County, New York. Niagara County had 208,912 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). It holds 28 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs, 12 towns and townships and 8 census-designated) and 66 census tracts. GEOID 36063.
Niagara County is one of the 2 counties of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
208,912
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 212,666 · ACS 2020-2024: 210,721
Median household income
$69,633
±$2,124 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$189,800
±$4,741 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$899
±$20 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Niagara County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 212,666 residents in Niagara County. The Census Bureau estimates 208,912 for July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 210,721 over 522 square miles of land.
| Measure | Niagara County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 210,721 | 19,852,366 | −99 |
| Households | 91,884±707 | 7,722,646 | +3,365 |
| Average household size | 2.24±0.02 | 2.49 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 100,446±96 | 8,585,241 | no clear change |
Niagara County's population since 2000
From 219,846 in 2000 to 208,912 in 2025: down 5.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Niagara County?
Niagara County holds 28 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Niagara Falls with 47,255 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Niagara Falls | 48,671 | $49,101 |
|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda | 30,496 | $66,961 |
| Lockport | 20,876 | $62,410 |
| Lockport (town) | 20,563 | $86,099 |
| Wheatfield (town) | 18,638 | $93,682 |
| Lewiston (town) | 15,944 | $78,400 |
| South Lockport | 9,355 | $56,166 |
| Newfane (town) | 9,304 | $75,484 |
| Niagara (town) | 7,903 | $56,645 |
| Royalton (town) | 7,517 | $92,373 |
| Pendleton (town) | 7,035 | $113,750 |
| Porter (town) | 6,513 | $77,931 |
| Wilson (town) | 5,847 | $88,929 |
| Cambria (town) | 5,743 | $111,563 |
| Hartland (town) | 3,874 | $91,901 |
| Newfane | 3,662 | $77,096 |
| Somerset (town) | 2,597 | $69,167 |
| Lewiston | 2,531 | $73,821 |
| Youngstown | 1,859 | $81,369 |
| Middleport | 1,729 | $67,375 |
| RapidsGEOID 3660609 | 1,584 | $121,875 |
| Sanborn | 1,553 | $82,122 |
| Ransomville | 1,316 | $83,400 |
| GasportGEOID 3628431 | 1,296 | $74,816 |
| Wilson | 1,247 | $60,639 |
| OlcottGEOID 3654540 | 1,072 | $87,833 |
| Niagara UniversityGEOID 3651088 | 940 | not published |
| Barker | 575 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Niagara County?
The median resident of Niagara County is 43.3 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.3%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Niagara County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±0.3 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% | 19.8% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.1%±0.3 pts | 52.8% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.3%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4%±0.5 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±0.6 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7%±0.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9%±0.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±0.6 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.0%±0.9 pts | 40.2% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7%±0.6 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Niagara County's 91,884 households earn less than $69,633 a year (±$2,124), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $68,331 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Niagara County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,633±$2,124 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,159±$1,979 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,904±$815 | $50,712 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±1.0 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.4%±2.3 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.7%±0.9 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±0.7 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 71.2% of Niagara County's occupied homes and renters 28.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $189,800 by its owner (±$4,741). The median renter pays $899 a month including utilities, and 39.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Niagara County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $189,800±$4,741 | $423,800 | +$35,225 |
| Median gross rent | $899±$20 | $1,621 | +$34 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.5%±2.8 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,533±$31 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2%±1.0 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 100,446±96 | 8,585,241 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6%±0.9 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.0%±1.2 pts | 30.3% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 271 new housing units across Niagara County in 2025 (236 single-family), 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Niagara County get to work?
77.1% of Niagara County's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Niagara County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.9%±0.8 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±0.7 pts | 6.4% | +0.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1%±1.3 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6%±0.8 pts | 14.9% | +7.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min±0.5 | 32.6 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 are Niagara County's census tracts?
Niagara County is divided into 66 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,275 (Tract 209) to $113,750 (Tract 227.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Niagara County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 36th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 62 |
| Median household income | 38th of 62 |
| Median home value | 31st of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 48th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 62 |
| Median age | 21st of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.