Niagara County, NY

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2022 Population

212,230

0.272% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

43.1

0.462% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

13%

4.28% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$65,882

8.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$163,100

16.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

100,397

0.0647% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Niagara County, NY had a population of 212k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $65,882. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Niagara County, NY declined from 212,808 to 212,230, a −0.272% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,834 to $65,882, a 8.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Niagara County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.39%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.43%), White (Hispanic) (1.33%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.17%).

None of the households in Niagara County, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Niagara County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Niagara County, NY are Niagara University (1,138 degrees awarded in 2022), Niagara County Community College (824 degrees), and Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (441593) (9 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Niagara County, NY was $163,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

Most people in Niagara County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Niagara County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Niagara County, NY borders Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, and Orleans County, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Niagara County, NY is home to a population of 212k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.91% of Niagara County, NY residents were born outside of the country (8.3k people).

In 2022, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (177k people) in Niagara County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.4% of Niagara County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Niagara County, NY was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Niagara County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Niagara County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
177k ± 466
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.6k ± 645
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.4k ± 812

3.55%

Hispanic Population

7.54k people

3.55% of the people in Niagara County, NY are hispanic (7.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Niagara County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

3.91%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.3k people

3.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.75k people

As of 2022, 3.91% of Niagara County, NY residents (8.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Niagara County, NY was 3.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Niagara County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,940 ± 443
Gulf War (2001-)
2,289 ± 347
Gulf War (1990s)
1,642 ± 298

Niagara County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Niagara County, NY employs 100k people. The largest industries in Niagara County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,655 people), Manufacturing (13,946 people), and Retail Trade (12,850 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($105,278), Utilities ($72,750), and Public Administration ($69,518).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

100k

2022 Value

± 2,303

−0.0647%

1 Year decline

± 3.22%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Niagara County, NY declined at a rate of −0.0647%, from 100k employees to 100k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Niagara County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,080 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,922 people), and Management Occupations (9,332 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Niagara County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

100k

2022 Value

± 2,303

−0.0647%

1 Year decline

± 3.22%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Niagara County, NY declined at a rate of −0.0647%, from 100k employees to 100k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Niagara County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,655 people), Manufacturing (13,946 people), and Retail Trade (12,850 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Niagara County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Niagara County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,679

Median earning men ± $1,619

$37,250

Median earning women ± $946

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($76,250), Manufacturing ($61,399), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,892).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($58,703), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,058), and Construction ($48,342).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

384
Construction
314
Other Services (except Public Administration)
267
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$546k
Manufacturing
$522k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$315k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Niagara County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 53.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.9%), followed by Other (1.56%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.56%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Niagara County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 53.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.9%), followed by Other (1.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Niagara County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Niagara County, NY awarded 1,971 degrees. The student population of Niagara County, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,875 male students and 4,833 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Niagara County, NY are White (1,330 and 80.9%), followed by Black or African American (104 and 6.32%), Hispanic or Latino (82 and 4.98%), and Two or More Races (68 and 4.13%).

The largest universities in Niagara County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Niagara University (1,138 and 57.7%), Niagara County Community College (824 and 41.8%), and Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (441593) (9 and 0.457%).

The most popular majors in Niagara County, NY are Registered Nursing (167 and 8.47%), General Education (137 and 6.95%), and General Business Administration & Management (126 and 6.39%).

The median tuition cost in Niagara County, NY for private four year colleges is $35,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Niagara County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,708 (37.3% men and 62.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,708 students enrolled in Niagara County, NY, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,249 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Education
137 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degrees awarded
Criminology
61 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Niagara County, NY was General Education with 137 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Niagara County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Niagara University
1,138 degrees awarded
Niagara County Community College
824 degrees awarded
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (441593)
9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Niagara University with 1,138 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 679 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Niagara County, NY, which is 0.526 times less than the 1,292 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,330 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 104 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,780) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Niagara County, NY was $163,100 in 2022, which is 0.579 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $140,400 to $163,100, a 16.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Niagara County, NY is 70.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Niagara County, NY have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Niagara County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Niagara County, NY is $65,882. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Niagara County, NY was Census Tract 227.02 with a value of $111,928, followed by Census Tract 243.02 and Census Tract 234.02, with respective values of $100,673 and $98,750.

In 2023, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Niagara County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.48%.

Housing

Property

$163,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,452

$64,550

Median Property Taxes

±$1,571

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Niagara County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Niagara County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.9%

Homeownership

2022

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 70.9% of the housing units in Niagara County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Niagara County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 227.02
Census Tract 243.02
Census Tract 234.02

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Niagara County, NY was Census Tract 227.02 with a value of $111,928, followed by Census Tract 243.02 and Census Tract 234.02, with respective values of $100,673 and $98,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Niagara County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,882

Median Household Income

± $1,757

91k

Number of Households

± 2,157

In 2022, the median household income of the 91k households in Niagara County, NY grew to $65,882 from the previous year's value of $60,834.

The following chart displays the households in Niagara County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Niagara County, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Worked At Home (7.81%)
Carpooled (7.67%)

In 2022, 79.4% of workers in Niagara County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.81%) and those who carpooled to work (7.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Niagara County, NY have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Niagara County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Niagara County, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Niagara County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Niagara County, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Niagara County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.48%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Niagara County, NY (27k out of 209k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Niagara County, NY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 19.1% of the children was living in poverty in Niagara County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.7% of the population of Niagara County, NY has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Niagara County, NY see 2481 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.93% increase from the previous year (2434 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1997 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 687 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Niagara County, NY

Primary care physicians in Niagara County, NY see an average of 2,481 patients per year. This represents a 1.93% increase from the previous year (2,434 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Niagara County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.33%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Niagara County, NY declined by 13.7% from 2.71% to 2.33%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Niagara County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38.2 in Niagara County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Niagara County, NY.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.5% in Niagara County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Niagara County, NY.