Niagara County, New York
NY · FIPS 36063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 210,721 | — | #332 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,633 | -7.3% | #1,225 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,124 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,800 | -32.7% | #1,520 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $899 | -22.7% | #1,449 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +7.4% | #1,651 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Niagara County has a population of 210,721, making it the #332 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Niagara County is $69,633, ranking #1,225 out of 3,222 counties — 7.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Niagara County is $189,800 (-32.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $899/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.2%.
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97.1% of residents in Niagara County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.9% above the national rate.
About Niagara County, New York
Niagara County, New York has a total population of 210,721, making it the 332nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Niagara County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Niagara County is $69,633, which ranks #1,225 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Niagara County is $189,800, 32.7% below the national median. Renters in Niagara County pay a median gross rent of $899 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Niagara County, 28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Niagara County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.3%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).
All data for Niagara County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.