County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Niagara County
- What is the median household income in Niagara County?
- The median household income in Niagara County is $67,809 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Niagara County?
- The poverty rate in Niagara County is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Niagara County?
- $177,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Niagara County?
- The median gross rent in Niagara County is $870 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Niagara County residents have a college degree?
- 27.2% of adults in Niagara County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
211,341
Median Income
$67,809
Median Home Value
$177,400
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,287 (+22.1%)
Home Value:
+$51,800 (+41.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.7 pp (-7.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.6 pp (+10.6%)
Unemployment:
+1.0 pp (+20%)
Demographics
Total Population
211,341
Median Age
43.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 82.8%
Black 6.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Other 1.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.8%
Mexican
0.6%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$67,809
±$1,714
-$16,769 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$89,380
Median Family Income
$88,304
Poverty Rate
9.1%
-0.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
15.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
14.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.9%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
7.8%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
16.9%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
15.9%
$150–200k
8.3%
$200k+
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
100,335
Owner-Occupied
70.9%
Renter-Occupied
29.1%
Vacancy Rate
8.8%
Median Home Value
$177,400
-$225,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$870
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.5%
$50–100k
15.5%
$100–200k
17.2%
$200–300k
23.5%
$300–500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.0%
$500–1k
53.0%
$1–1.5k
25.3%
$1.5–2k
4.6%
$2–2.5k
2.7%
$2.5–3.5k
0.6%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.6%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
36.8%
3+
16.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
9.1%
5–19 units
4.5%
20+ units
4.5%
Mobile home
3.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
27.9%
1940–1969
8.6%
1970–1999
11.4%
2000–2009
6.6%
2010+
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.2%
-12.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
11.1%
Some College / Associate
18.3%
Less Than High School
2.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
-0.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.2%
Self-Employed
3.9%
Government Workers
16.0%
Private For-Profit
80.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Manufacturing
13.9%
Retail
12.6%
Prof. Services
9.6%
Arts/Entmt.
7.8%
Finance
6.7%
Construction
6.5%
Transportation
5.9%
Public Admin
4.4%
Wholesale
1.5%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
36.6%
Sales
22.5%
Food Prep
16.0%
Production
15.8%
Construction
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.3 min
Drove Alone
78.1%
Carpool
7.8%
Public Transit
0.8%
Work from Home
9.2%
Walked
2.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
91,493
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
12.3%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
7.9%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
12.2%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 20.0%
Working age (18–64): 80.0%
65 and over: 20.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.9%
Naturalized Citizen
60.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
27.8%
Europe
27.5%
Latin America
23.7%
Africa
5.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.7%
With a Disability
15.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.6%
Has a Computer
92.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Niagara County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Niagara County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Erie County | 2,163 | 3,468 |
| Other flows - South | 516 | 890 |
| Other flows - West | 180 | 295 |
| Other flows - Northeast | 150 | 247 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 135 | 230 |
| Orleans County | 86 | 149 |
| Monroe County | 86 | 135 |
| Genesee County | 39 | 55 |
| Foreign - Other flows | 37 | 54 |
| Chautauqua County | 33 | 39 |