Niagara County, NY

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2020 Population

210,145

0.32% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

43.4

0.463% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.4%

7.6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$57,252

3.12% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$131,600

4.78% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

99,735

0.929% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Niagara County, NY had a population of 210k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $57,252. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Niagara County, NY declined from 210,820 to 210,145, a −0.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,522 to $57,252, a 3.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Niagara County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.71%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.15%), White (Hispanic) (1.75%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.925%).

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.

98.5% of the residents in Niagara County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Niagara County, NY are Niagara University (1,216 degrees awarded in 2020), Niagara County Community College (977 degrees), and Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (29 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Niagara County, NY was $131,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Niagara County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 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.

About the photo: Niagara Falls

Photo by Artur Staszewski

Population & Diversity

Niagara County, NY is home to a population of 210k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.91% of Niagara County, NY residents were born outside of the country (8.22k people).

In 2020, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (178k people) in Niagara County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.5% of Niagara County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Niagara County, NY was 98.6%, 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)
178k ± 373
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.1k ± 604
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.62k ± 816

3.21%

Hispanic Population

6.76k people

3.21% of the people in Niagara County, NY are hispanic (6.76k 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
495,720 ± 17,065 people
China
408,272 ± 15,522 people
Jamaica
227,326 ± 11,637 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 495,720 New York residents, followed by China with 408,272 and Jamaica with 227,326.

Foreign-Born Population

3.91%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.22k people

3.91%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.24k people

As of 2020, 3.91% of Niagara County, NY residents (8.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Niagara County, NY was 3.91%, 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
5,328 ± 456
Gulf War (2001-)
2,301 ± 349
Gulf War (1990s)
1,475 ± 243

Niagara County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Niagara County, NY employs 99.7k people. The largest industries in Niagara County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,054 people), Manufacturing (13,752 people), and Retail Trade (12,889 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,932), Utilities ($69,417), and Public Administration ($64,930).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,479. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

99.7k

2020 Value

± 2,258

−0.929%

1 Year decline

± 3.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Niagara County, NY declined at a rate of −0.929%, from 101k employees to 99.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Niagara County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,733 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,032 people), and Management Occupations (8,626 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Niagara County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

99.7k

2020 Value

± 2,258

−0.929%

1 Year decline

± 3.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Niagara County, NY declined at a rate of −0.929%, from 101k employees to 99.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Niagara County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,054 people), Manufacturing (13,752 people), and Retail Trade (12,889 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

$46,329

Median earning men ± $1,361

$32,321

Median earning women ± $985

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($70,684), Manufacturing ($56,659), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,792).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($53,546), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,910), and Manufacturing ($40,670).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,698
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,246
Manufacturing
1,026
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.98M
Manufacturing
$1.06M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$313k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 27 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.

Senators 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 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 2020, universities in Niagara County, NY awarded 2,222 degrees. The student population of Niagara County, NY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,985 male students and 4,975 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Niagara County, NY are White (1,546 and 80.8%), followed by Black or African American (130 and 6.79%), Two or More Races (67 and 3.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (64 and 3.34%).

The largest universities in Niagara County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Niagara University (1,216 and 54.7%), Niagara County Community College (977 and 44%), and Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (29 and 1.31%).

The most popular majors in Niagara County, NY are Registered Nursing (211 and 9.5%), Humanistic Studies (152 and 6.84%), and General Education (145 and 6.53%).

The median tuition cost in Niagara County, NY for private four year colleges is $33,700.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Niagara County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 7,960 (37.5% men and 62.5% 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 2020 there were 7,960 students enrolled in Niagara County, NY, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,657 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
152 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
85 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
70 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Niagara County, NY was Humanistic Studies with 152 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Niagara University
1,216 degrees awarded
Niagara County Community College
977 degrees awarded
Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
29 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Niagara University with 1,216 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 775 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Niagara County, NY, which is 0.536 times less than the 1,447 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,546 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 130 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 ($33,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 1.36% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.01M), Bachelors Degree (3.13M), and Some college (2.8M).

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 $131,600 in 2020, which is 0.573 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $125,600 to $131,600, a 4.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Niagara County, NY is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Niagara County, NY have an average commute time of 22.9 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 $57,252. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Niagara County, NY was Census Tract 228.03 with a value of $92,500, followed by Census Tract 227.02 and Census Tract 234.02, with respective values of $91,528 and $81,635.

In 2021, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Niagara County, NY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.43%.

Housing

Property

$131,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,854

$64,549

Median Property Taxes

±$1,573

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

71.7%

Homeownership

2020

60.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71.7% of the housing units in Niagara County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.7%.

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 228.03
Census Tract 227.02
Census Tract 234.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Niagara County, NY was Census Tract 228.03 with a value of $92,500, followed by Census Tract 227.02 and Census Tract 234.02, with respective values of $91,528 and $81,635.

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.

$57,252

Median Household Income

± $1,776

90k

Number of Households

± 2,198

In 2020, the median household income of the 90k households in Niagara County, NY grew to $57,252 from the previous year's value of $55,522.

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

2020 Wage GINI in New York

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

In 2020, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (83.3%)
Carpooled (7.39%)
Worked At Home (4.62%)

In 2020, 83.3% of workers in Niagara County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.39%) and those who worked at home (4.62%).

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

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Niagara County, NY have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1% 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 2021, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Niagara County, NY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.43%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Niagara County, NY (25.6k out of 206k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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 2021, 16.9% of the children was living in poverty in Niagara County, NY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 6%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 395 in Niagara County, NY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 10.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.9% of the population of Niagara County, NY has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in Niagara County, NY see 2338 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year (2272 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1974 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 796 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,338 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Niagara County, NY

Primary care physicians in Niagara County, NY see an average of 2,338 patients per year. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year (2,272 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.06%

Uninsured

49.7%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Niagara County, NY declined by 6.49% from 3.28% to 3.06%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.6 in Niagara County, NY.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 32.1% in Niagara County, NY.

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

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