Niagara County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Niagara County, New York Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Niagara County, New York has a population of 210,721, the 18th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $69,633 and the median home value is $189,800. The poverty rate is 13.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Niagara County Quick Facts

Population 210,721

Median Household Income $69,633

Median Home Value $189,800

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 43.3 years

Homeownership Rate 71.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.0%

High School Graduation 92.1%

Cities/Places 16

Population 210,721 18th of 62

Median Income $69,633 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Niagara County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	211,341	210,721	-0.3%
Median household income	$67,809	$69,633	+2.7%
Median home value	$177,400	$189,800	+7.0%

Median Household Income

Niagara

$69,633

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Niagara

$189,800

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.1%

$25K-$50K 19.7%

$50K-$100K 31.0%

$100K+ 32.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

7.8%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

60.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.2%

Renter 28.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $899/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.9%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

27.8%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Niagara County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Niagara Falls	47,987	$49,101	23.7%	$115,300
North Tonawanda	30,198	$66,961	12.4%	$197,200
Lockport	20,610	$62,410	15.2%	$139,900
South Lockport	9,144	$56,166	14.6%	$163,600
Newfane	3,938	$77,096	13.0%	$151,700
Lewiston	2,588	$73,821	5.9%	$238,100
Middleport	1,987	$67,375	7.6%	$115,400
Youngstown	1,758	$81,369	5.3%	$216,100
Rapids	1,655	$121,875	5.0%	$294,700
Sanborn	1,573	$82,122	2.1%	$235,600
Ransomville	1,564	$83,400	9.5%	$218,200
Niagara University	1,473	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wilson	1,379	$60,639	23.2%	$172,700
Gasport	1,212	$74,816	4.8%	$166,600
Barker	590	N/A	29.7%	$175,000
Olcott	527	$87,833	8.2%	$200,000

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Population Overview

Niagara County is located in New York with a total population of 210,721. It is the 18th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Niagara County is 43.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Niagara County is $69,633. This is 19% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $189,800. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Niagara County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Niagara County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.1% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Niagara County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Niagara County, New York?

Niagara County has a population of 210,721, making it the 18th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Niagara County?

The median household income in Niagara County is $69,633 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.

How many cities are in Niagara County, New York?

Niagara County contains 16 Census-designated places.