Niagara County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Niagara County is located in New York with a total population of 211,341. It is the 18th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Niagara County is 43.2 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Niagara County is $67,809. This is 20% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $177,400. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Niagara County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Niagara County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.8% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.