Niagara Falls, NY

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48,502
TOTAL POPULATION
23,693
MALE POPULATION
24,809
FEMALE POPULATION
95.50
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,391
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,708
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,932
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,249
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
22,713
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Niagara Falls

The most populous races in Niagara Falls are White / Caucasian (32,343 | 66.7%), Black / African American (8,667 | 17.9%), and Two or more Races (4,790 | 9.9%).
Race in Niagara Falls
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,0452.1%
Black / African American8,66717.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific120.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,5567.3%
Native / Alaskan4701.0%
White / Caucasian32,34366.7%
Two or more Races4,7909.9%
Some other Race1,1752.4%
Total48,502100.0%

Ancestry in Niagara Falls

The most populous ancestries reported in Niagara Falls are Italian (9,473 | 19.5%), German (6,504 | 13.4%), Irish (6,415 | 13.2%), Polish (3,549 | 7.3%), and English (3,104 | 6.4%), together accounting for 59.9% of all Niagara Falls residents.
Ancestry in Niagara Falls
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4510.9%
Alaska Native150.0%
American2,4515.1%
Arab5591.1%
Armenian630.1%
Austrian120.0%
Bhutanese40.0%
Blackfeet150.0%
British390.1%
Bulgarian60.0%
Burmese800.2%
Canadian1420.3%
Central American350.1%
Central American Indian340.1%
Cherokee390.1%
Chilean330.1%
Colombian850.2%
Creek2380.5%
Croatian390.1%
Cuban880.2%
Czech650.1%
Czechoslovakian60.0%
Danish740.2%
Dominican2200.4%
Dutch2720.6%
Eastern European380.1%
Ecuadorian970.2%
Egyptian580.1%
English3,1046.4%
Ethiopian70.0%
European2330.5%
Finnish720.2%
French9361.9%
French American Indian2290.5%
French Canadian3420.7%
German6,50413.4%
Ghanaian270.1%
Greek2170.4%
Guyanese80.0%
Haitian190.0%
Hungarian960.2%
Icelander450.1%
Indian (Asian)2720.6%
Indonesian70.0%
Iranian250.1%
Iraqi350.1%
Irish6,41513.2%
Iroquois2960.6%
Israeli220.1%
Italian9,47319.5%
Jamaican4170.9%
Jordanian30.0%
Korean800.2%
Lebanese3770.8%
Lithuanian740.2%
Lumbee110.0%
Malaysian170.0%
Maltese70.0%
Mexican4420.9%
Moroccan200.0%
Native Hawaiian1060.2%
Nigerian200.0%
Northern European270.1%
Norwegian1210.3%
Pakistani220.1%
Panamanian330.1%
Pennsylvania German260.1%
Peruvian170.0%
Polish3,5497.3%
Portuguese60.0%
Puerto Rican1,7213.5%
Romanian170.0%
Russian1340.3%
Salvadoran20.0%
Samoan840.2%
Scandinavian360.1%
Scotch-Irish3190.7%
Scottish8381.7%
Slavic30.0%
Slovak1900.4%
Somali970.2%
South American2760.6%
South American Indian130.0%
Spaniard2080.4%
Spanish3040.6%
Sri Lankan770.2%
Subsaharan African6111.3%
Swedish2010.4%
Swiss500.1%
Syrian100.0%
Thai2950.6%
Turkish300.1%
Ukrainian1870.4%
Venezuelan360.1%
Vietnamese240.1%
Welsh4751.0%
West Indian340.1%
Yugoslavian390.1%
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Immigrants in Niagara Falls

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Niagara Falls came from Asia (783 | 1.6%), Latin America (645 | 1.3%), South Central Asia (365 | 0.7%), Canada (349 | 0.7%), and Caribbean (331 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.1% of all Niagara Falls residents.
Immigrants in Niagara Falls
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1280.3%
Asia7831.6%
Bangladesh110.0%
Bulgaria60.0%
Canada3490.7%
Caribbean3310.7%
Central America1300.3%
Chile330.1%
China1670.3%
Colombia350.1%
Costa Rica130.0%
Czechoslovakia100.0%
Denmark120.0%
Dominican Republic410.1%
Eastern Africa830.2%
Eastern Asia2180.4%
Eastern Europe1110.2%
Ecuador380.1%
Egypt250.1%
El Salvador550.1%
England350.1%
Ethiopia70.0%
Europe2500.5%
Germany170.0%
Guatemala290.1%
Guyana250.1%
Haiti190.0%
Hong Kong100.0%
Hungary100.0%
India1060.2%
Iran930.2%
Iraq350.1%
Italy490.1%
Jamaica2700.6%
Japan40.0%
Jordan70.0%
Kenya390.1%
Korea470.1%
Laos170.0%
Latin America6451.3%
Lebanon400.1%
Morocco200.0%
Netherlands120.0%
Northern Africa450.1%
Northern Europe510.1%
Pakistan1550.3%
Panama330.1%
Peru170.0%
Philippines360.1%
Poland280.1%
Russia410.1%
Saudi Arabia160.0%
Scotland40.0%
Somalia370.1%
South America1840.4%
South Central Asia3650.7%
South Eastern Asia1010.2%
Southern Europe590.1%
Trinidad and Tobago10.0%
Turkey10.0%
Ukraine100.0%
Venezuela360.1%
Vietnam410.1%
Western Asia990.2%
Western Europe290.1%
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Sex and Age in Niagara Falls

Sex and Age in Niagara Falls

The most populous age groups in Niagara Falls are 55 to 59 Years (1,881 | 7.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (2,077 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Niagara Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,281 (5.4%)1,531 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years1,697 (7.2%)1,503 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years1,399 (5.9%)1,195 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years1,483 (6.3%)1,018 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,497 (6.3%)1,683 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,623 (6.9%)1,993 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years1,499 (6.3%)1,502 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years1,462 (6.2%)1,658 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years1,363 (5.8%)1,701 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years1,233 (5.2%)1,338 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years1,686 (7.1%)1,356 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,881 (7.9%)1,514 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,533 (6.5%)2,077 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years1,707 (7.2%)1,600 (6.5%)
70 to 74 Years1,054 (4.4%)1,034 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years503 (2.1%)686 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years367 (1.5%)653 (2.6%)
85 Years and over425 (1.8%)767 (3.1%)
Total23,693 (100.0%)24,809 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Niagara Falls

Median Family Size in Niagara Falls

The median family size in Niagara Falls is 2.88 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,384 | 54.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.95 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,361 | 11.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Niagara Falls
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,384 (54.5%)2.95
Single Male/Father1,361 (11.6%)2.53
Single Female/Mother3,959 (33.8%)2.88
Total Families11,704 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Niagara Falls

The median household size in Niagara Falls is 2.14 persons per household, with single female/mother households (3,959 | 17.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.09 persons per household. non-family households (10,724 | 47.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Niagara Falls
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,384 (28.5%)2.97
Single Male/Father1,361 (6.1%)2.97
Single Female/Mother3,959 (17.6%)3.09
Non-family10,724 (47.8%)1.20
Total Households22,428 (100.0%)2.14

Household Size by Marriage Status in Niagara Falls

Out of a total of 22,428 households in Niagara Falls, 11,704 (52.2%) are family households, while 10,724 (47.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,547, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,999.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Niagara Falls
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,999 (40.1%)
2-Person Households5,547 (24.7%)1,523 (6.8%)
3-Person Households3,079 (13.7%)117 (0.5%)
4-Person Households1,863 (8.3%)44 (0.2%)
5-Person Households898 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households166 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households151 (0.7%)41 (0.2%)
Total11,704 (52.2%)10,724 (47.8%)

Female Fertility in Niagara Falls

Fertility by Age in Niagara Falls

Average fertility rate in Niagara Falls is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Niagara Falls
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years457 (77.8%)88.0
35 to 50 years130 (22.2%)27.0
Total587 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Niagara Falls

32.0% of women with births (587) in Niagara Falls are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 70.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 58.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Niagara Falls
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years134 (29.3%)323 (70.7%)
35 to 50 years54 (41.5%)76 (58.5%)
Total188 (32.0%)399 (68.0%)

Fertility by Education in Niagara Falls

Average fertility rate in Niagara Falls is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 75.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 41.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Niagara Falls
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School89 (15.2%)49.0
High School Diploma242 (41.2%)75.0
College or Associate's Degree137 (23.3%)40.0
Bachelor's Degree75 (12.8%)49.0
Graduate Degree44 (7.5%)40.0
Total587 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Niagara Falls

68.0% of women with births in Niagara Falls are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 75.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Niagara Falls
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School67 (75.3%)22 (24.7%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)242 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree53 (38.7%)84 (61.3%)
Bachelor's Degree36 (48.0%)39 (52.0%)
Graduate Degree32 (72.7%)12 (27.3%)
Total188 (32.0%)399 (68.0%)

Income in Niagara Falls

Income Overview in Niagara Falls

Per Capita Income in Niagara Falls is $29,391, while median incomes of families and households are $61,708 and $45,932 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income48,502$29,391
Median Family Income11,704$61,708
Mean Family Income11,704$74,287
Median Household Income22,428$45,932
Mean Household Income22,428$62,833
Income Deficit11,704$12,249
Wage / Income Gap (%)48,50217.78%
Wage / Income Gap ($)48,50282.22¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index48,5020.49

Earnings by Sex in Niagara Falls

Average Earnings in Niagara Falls are $33,060, $36,477 for men and $29,990 for women, a difference of 17.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Niagara Falls
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male11,821 (49.6%)$36,477
Female11,996 (50.4%)$29,990
Total23,817 (100.0%)$33,060

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Niagara Falls

The most common earnings brackets in Niagara Falls are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,059 | 9.0%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (925 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Niagara Falls
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less588 (5.0%)515 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999585 (5.0%)607 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499385 (3.3%)500 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999381 (3.2%)549 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499670 (5.7%)493 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999317 (2.7%)424 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499445 (3.8%)405 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999110 (0.9%)340 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499281 (2.4%)774 (6.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999361 (3.0%)620 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999828 (7.0%)773 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999849 (7.2%)834 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999313 (2.6%)795 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999729 (6.2%)849 (7.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999661 (5.6%)610 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999664 (5.6%)411 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999833 (7.0%)925 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999761 (6.4%)292 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,059 (9.0%)631 (5.3%)
$100,000+1,001 (8.5%)649 (5.4%)
Total11,821 (100.0%)11,996 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Niagara Falls

Average earnings in Niagara Falls are $44,170 for men and $34,521 for women, a difference of 21.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,758, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $35,493. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,406, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,483.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Niagara Falls
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,316$21,483
High School Diploma$35,493$28,533
College or Associate's Degree$42,014$34,452
Bachelor's Degree$58,750$42,457
Graduate Degree$69,758$63,406
Total$44,170$34,521

Family Income in Niagara Falls

Family Income Brackets in Niagara Falls

According to the Niagara Falls family income data, there are 2,271 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 316 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Niagara Falls
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,27610.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993162.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0889.3%
$25,000 to $34,9998317.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991,29911.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992,27119.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,82615.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,69714.5%
$150,000 to $199,9995734.9%
$200,000+5274.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Niagara Falls

5-person families (589 | 5.0%) account for the highest median family income in Niagara Falls with $67,068 per family, while 2-person families (6,150 | 52.5%) have the highest median income of $29,546 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Niagara Falls
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,150 (52.5%)$59,092
3-Person Families2,800 (23.9%)$62,706
4-Person Families1,946 (16.6%)$66,410
5-Person Families589 (5.0%)$67,068
6-Person Families68 (0.6%)$66,250
7+ Person Families151 (1.3%)$27,337
Total11,704 (100.0%)$61,708

Family Income by Number of Earners in Niagara Falls

The median family income in Niagara Falls is $61,708, with families comprising 3+ earners (864) having the highest median family income of $118,200, while families with no earners (2,206) have the lowest median family income of $28,526, accounting for 7.4% and 18.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Niagara Falls
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,206 (18.9%)$28,526
1 Earner4,935 (42.2%)$47,184
2 Earners3,699 (31.6%)$95,972
3+ Earners864 (7.4%)$118,200
Total11,704 (100.0%)$61,708

Household Income in Niagara Falls

Household Income Brackets in Niagara Falls

With 3,678 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Niagara Falls, accounting for 16.4% of all households. In contrast, only 718 households (3.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Niagara Falls
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,51211.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5486.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992,80412.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992,24310.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992,96013.2%
$50,000 to $74,9993,67816.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,73612.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992,46711.0%
$150,000 to $199,9997403.3%
$200,000+7183.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Niagara Falls

The median household income in Niagara Falls is $45,932, with the highest median household income of $52,796 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,058 households (31.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $23,125, with 776 households (3.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Niagara Falls
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years776 (3.5%)$23,125
25 to 44 Years7,058 (31.5%)$52,796
45 to 64 Years8,163 (36.4%)$48,398
65+ Years6,431 (28.7%)$40,505
Total22,428 (100.0%)$45,932

Poverty in Niagara Falls

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Niagara Falls

With 22.9% poverty level for males and 27.1% for females among the residents of Niagara Falls, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 813 males (44.4%) and 719 females (47.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Niagara Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years557 (43.5%)719 (47.8%)
5 Years109 (33.4%)161 (41.3%)
6 to 11 Years813 (44.4%)733 (45.7%)
12 to 14 Years306 (37.0%)185 (29.1%)
15 Years16 (9.9%)35 (11.6%)
16 and 17 Years230 (27.3%)111 (26.7%)
18 to 24 Years627 (31.8%)530 (26.7%)
25 to 34 Years694 (22.2%)1,123 (32.2%)
35 to 44 Years515 (18.2%)821 (24.4%)
45 to 54 Years473 (16.2%)849 (31.5%)
55 to 64 Years464 (13.6%)626 (17.6%)
65 to 74 Years499 (18.3%)462 (17.7%)
75 Years and over83 (6.5%)305 (15.1%)
Total5,386 (22.9%)6,660 (27.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Niagara Falls

According to the poverty statistics in Niagara Falls, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.5% of males and 88.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Niagara Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years724 (56.5%)786 (52.2%)
5 Years217 (66.6%)229 (58.7%)
6 to 11 Years1,018 (55.6%)872 (54.3%)
12 to 14 Years520 (62.9%)451 (70.9%)
15 Years146 (90.1%)266 (88.4%)
16 and 17 Years613 (72.7%)305 (73.3%)
18 to 24 Years1,348 (68.2%)1,454 (73.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,428 (77.8%)2,367 (67.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,310 (81.8%)2,538 (75.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,440 (83.8%)1,845 (68.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,937 (86.4%)2,930 (82.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,229 (81.7%)2,142 (82.3%)
75 Years and over1,196 (93.5%)1,717 (84.9%)
Total18,126 (77.1%)17,902 (72.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Niagara Falls

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Niagara Falls show that 6.9% or 440 of the total 6,384 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 94.4%, comprising of 67 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.2%, which includes 217 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Niagara Falls
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,981 (94.8%)217 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children1,798 (93.2%)132 (6.8%)
3 or 4 Children161 (87.0%)24 (13.0%)
5 or more Children4 (5.6%)67 (94.4%)
Total5,944 (93.1%)440 (6.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Niagara Falls

According to the poverty data in Niagara Falls, 28.0% or 381 single-father households and 40.9% or 1,621 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 367 households (66.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Niagara Falls
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children93 (14.8%)181 (15.4%)
1 or 2 Children192 (32.2%)1,063 (48.1%)
3 or 4 Children72 (64.3%)367 (66.0%)
5 or more Children24 (100.0%)10 (45.5%)
Total381 (28.0%)1,621 (40.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Niagara Falls

The poverty data for Niagara Falls shows that 440 of the married-couple family households (6.9%) and 2,002 of the single-parent households (37.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 67 households (94.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 household (73.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Niagara Falls
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children217 (5.2%)274 (15.2%)
1 or 2 Children132 (6.8%)1,255 (44.7%)
3 or 4 Children24 (13.0%)439 (65.7%)
5 or more Children67 (94.4%)34 (73.9%)
Total440 (6.9%)2,002 (37.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Niagara Falls

Employment by Class of Employer in Niagara Falls

Among the 20,093 employed individuals in Niagara Falls, private company employees (12,972 | 64.6%), local government employees (2,330 | 11.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,142 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Niagara Falls
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,97264.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3982.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,0005.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,14210.7%
Local Government Employees2,33011.6%
State Government Employees8764.4%
Federal Government Employees3511.8%
Unpaid Family Workers240.1%
Total20,093100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Niagara Falls

According to the labor force statistics for Niagara Falls, out of the total population over 16 years of age (39,433), 57.6% or 22,713 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.1% or 2,067 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 82.6% or 2,479 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.9% or 100 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Niagara Falls
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years528 (25.9%)100 (18.9%)
20 to 24 Years2,395 (75.3%)285 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Years2,831 (78.3%)382 (13.5%)
30 to 34 Years2,479 (82.6%)226 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years5,071 (82.0%)461 (9.1%)
45 to 54 Years4,109 (73.2%)296 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years2,217 (65.3%)67 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,614 (44.7%)199 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,284 (23.8%)42 (3.3%)
75 Years and over201 (5.9%)6 (3.0%)
Total22,713 (57.6%)2,067 (9.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Niagara Falls

According to labor force statistics for Niagara Falls, 72.1% of individuals (18,327) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (25,419) are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 1,631 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.9% or 4,966 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.6% or 712 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Niagara Falls
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,835 (63.4%)327 (11.3%)
High School Diploma5,654 (65.6%)1,086 (12.6%)
College / Associate Degree5,857 (72.7%)701 (8.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,966 (84.9%)228 (3.9%)
Total18,327 (72.1%)2,262 (8.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Niagara Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Niagara Falls are Community & Social Service (2,187 | 10.6%), Management (1,549 | 7.5%), Education Instruction & Library (1,212 | 5.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,207 | 5.8%), and Business & Financial (949 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Niagara Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Niagara Falls, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (96.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (84.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (83.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (86.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Niagara Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Management848 (54.7%)701 (45.3%)
Business & Financial391 (41.2%)558 (58.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science331 (84.2%)62 (15.8%)
Computers & Mathematics197 (83.5%)39 (16.5%)
Architecture & Engineering76 (96.2%)3 (3.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science58 (74.4%)20 (25.6%)
Community & Social Service 756 (34.6%)1,431 (65.4%)
Education, Arts & Media159 (36.1%)281 (63.9%)
Legal Services & Support129 (59.2%)89 (40.8%)
Education Instruction & Library300 (24.7%)912 (75.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment168 (53.0%)149 (47.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating164 (13.6%)1,043 (86.4%)
Health Technologists103 (13.1%)684 (86.9%)
Total (Category)2,490 (39.6%)3,795 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)10,164 (49.2%)10,490 (50.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Niagara Falls are Food Preparation & Serving (1,491 | 7.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (982 | 4.8%), Healthcare Support (813 | 3.9%), Personal Care & Service (800 | 3.9%), and Security & Protection (472 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Niagara Falls

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Niagara Falls, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (74.1%), Security & Protection (69.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (62.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.5%), Personal Care & Service (73.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Niagara Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support118 (14.5%)695 (85.5%)
Security & Protection328 (69.5%)144 (30.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention252 (74.1%)88 (25.9%)
Law Enforcement76 (57.6%)56 (42.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving679 (45.5%)812 (54.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance609 (62.0%)373 (38.0%)
Personal Care & Service209 (26.1%)591 (73.9%)
Total (Category)1,943 (42.6%)2,615 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)10,164 (49.2%)10,490 (50.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Niagara Falls are Office & Administration (2,900 | 14.0%), and Sales & Related (2,050 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Niagara Falls

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Niagara Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related824 (40.2%)1,226 (59.8%)
Office & Administration813 (28.0%)2,087 (72.0%)
Total (Category)1,637 (33.1%)3,313 (66.9%)
Total (Overall)10,164 (49.2%)10,490 (50.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Niagara Falls are Construction & Extraction (1,238 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (537 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (24 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Niagara Falls

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Niagara Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (54.2%)11 (45.8%)
Construction & Extraction1,220 (98.6%)18 (1.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair470 (87.5%)67 (12.5%)
Total (Category)1,703 (94.7%)96 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)10,164 (49.2%)10,490 (50.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Niagara Falls are Production (1,686 | 8.2%), Material Moving (766 | 3.7%), and Transportation (610 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Niagara Falls

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Niagara Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,278 (75.8%)408 (24.2%)
Transportation483 (79.2%)127 (20.8%)
Material Moving630 (82.3%)136 (17.7%)
Total (Category)2,391 (78.1%)671 (21.9%)
Total (Overall)10,164 (49.2%)10,490 (50.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Niagara Falls

Employment Industries in Niagara Falls

The major employment industries in Niagara Falls include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,173 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (2,530 | 12.2%), Manufacturing (2,452 | 11.9%), Educational Services (1,964 | 9.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,885 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Niagara Falls

Employment Industries by Sex in Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls industries that see more men than women are Construction (94.0%), Manufacturing (75.3%), and Utilities (71.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (78.5%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (68.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Niagara Falls
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13 (31.7%)28 (68.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,057 (94.0%)67 (6.0%)
Manufacturing1,847 (75.3%)605 (24.7%)
Wholesale Trade94 (64.8%)51 (35.2%)
Retail Trade1,217 (48.1%)1,313 (51.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing549 (50.1%)547 (49.9%)
Utilities164 (71.9%)64 (28.1%)
Information194 (49.7%)196 (50.3%)
Finance & Insurance357 (42.9%)476 (57.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing253 (54.1%)215 (45.9%)
Professional & Scientific369 (48.0%)400 (52.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support536 (58.8%)376 (41.2%)
Educational Services640 (32.6%)1,324 (67.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance683 (21.5%)2,490 (78.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation409 (53.2%)360 (46.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services766 (40.6%)1,119 (59.4%)
Public Administration483 (55.3%)390 (44.7%)
Total10,164 (49.2%)10,490 (50.8%)

Education in Niagara Falls

School Enrollment in Niagara Falls

The most common levels of schooling among the 10,659 students in Niagara Falls are high school (2,509 | 23.5%), elementary school (2,495 | 23.4%), and middle school (2,006 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Niagara Falls
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8077.6%
Kindergarten5715.4%
Elementary School2,49523.4%
Middle School2,00618.8%
High School2,50923.5%
College / Undergraduate1,83517.2%
Graduate / Professional4364.1%
Total10,659100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Niagara Falls

Out of a total of 10,659 students who are enrolled in schools in Niagara Falls, 1,535 (14.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 9,124 (85.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 224 (38.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,353 (92.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Niagara Falls
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds352 (61.1%)224 (38.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,743 (90.6%)284 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,353 (92.8%)182 (7.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,501 (87.3%)219 (12.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds503 (88.6%)65 (11.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds628 (66.2%)320 (33.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds449 (74.1%)157 (25.9%)
35 Years and over592 (87.2%)87 (12.8%)
Total9,124 (85.6%)1,535 (14.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Niagara Falls

Business (1,618 | 20.0%), education (1,347 | 16.6%), science & technology (961 | 11.9%), social sciences (654 | 8.1%), and arts & humanities (582 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 8,102 individuals in Niagara Falls who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Niagara Falls
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3123.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1692.1%
Physical & Health Sciences2833.5%
Psychology3073.8%
Social Sciences6548.1%
Engineering2883.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies620.8%
Science & Technology96111.9%
Business1,61820.0%
Education1,34716.6%
Literature & Languages4595.7%
Liberal Arts & History4185.2%
Visual & Performing Arts3354.1%
Communications3073.8%
Arts & Humanities5827.2%
Total8,102100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Niagara Falls

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Niagara Falls

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Niagara Falls are males with 2 vehicles (4,370, accounting for 44.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,841, making up 43.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Niagara Falls
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle852 (8.6%)1,072 (10.6%)
1 Vehicle2,839 (28.7%)3,688 (36.3%)
2 Vehicles4,370 (44.1%)3,841 (37.8%)
3 Vehicles1,365 (13.8%)1,121 (11.0%)
4 Vehicles343 (3.5%)385 (3.8%)
5 or more Vehicles134 (1.3%)44 (0.4%)
Total9,903 (100.0%)10,151 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Niagara Falls

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Niagara Falls are 10 to 14 minutes (3,850 commuters, 20.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (3,128 commuters, 16.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,021 commuters, 16.1%).
Commute Time in Niagara Falls
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,1226.0%
5 to 9 Minutes3,12816.6%
10 to 14 Minutes3,85020.5%
15 to 19 Minutes3,02116.1%
20 to 24 Minutes2,11411.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1,0755.7%
30 to 34 Minutes2,13511.4%
35 to 39 Minutes6923.7%
40 to 44 Minutes5432.9%
45 to 59 Minutes7654.1%
60 to 89 Minutes2291.2%
90 or more Minutes1320.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Niagara Falls

The most common commute times in Niagara Falls are 5 to 9 minutes (1,788 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,124 commuters, 22.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Niagara Falls
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes505 (5.4%)617 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,788 (19.0%)1,340 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,726 (18.3%)2,124 (22.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,586 (16.8%)1,435 (15.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,154 (12.2%)960 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes421 (4.5%)654 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,195 (12.7%)940 (10.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes151 (1.6%)541 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes215 (2.3%)328 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes460 (4.9%)305 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes140 (1.5%)89 (0.9%)
90 or more Minutes88 (0.9%)44 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Niagara Falls

The most frequent times of departure to work in Niagara Falls are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (1,301, 13.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,530, 16.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Niagara Falls
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM342 (3.6%)230 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM170 (1.8%)107 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM514 (5.4%)363 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM723 (7.7%)325 (3.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM895 (9.5%)985 (10.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,029 (10.9%)845 (9.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,270 (13.5%)1,530 (16.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,062 (11.3%)1,194 (12.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM349 (3.7%)1,117 (11.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM576 (6.1%)792 (8.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM214 (2.3%)446 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM112 (1.2%)162 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM872 (9.2%)679 (7.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,301 (13.8%)602 (6.4%)
Total9,429 (100.0%)9,377 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Niagara Falls

Occupancy by Ownership in Niagara Falls

Of the total 22,428 dwellings in Niagara Falls, owner-occupied units account for 12,558 (56.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,870 (44.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Niagara Falls
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units12,55856.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,87044.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units22,428100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Niagara Falls

Occupancy by Household Size in Niagara Falls
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,99940.1%
2-Person Household7,07031.5%
3-Person Household3,19614.2%
4+ Person Household3,16314.1%
Total Housing Units22,428100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Niagara Falls

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Niagara Falls
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,265 (47.4%)4,734 (52.6%)
2-Person Household4,775 (67.5%)2,295 (32.5%)
3-Person Household1,838 (57.5%)1,358 (42.5%)
4+ Person Household1,680 (53.1%)1,483 (46.9%)
Total Housing Units12,558 (56.0%)9,870 (44.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Niagara Falls

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Niagara Falls
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School962 (35.0%)1,784 (65.0%)
High School Diploma3,750 (50.8%)3,628 (49.2%)
College/Associate Degree4,262 (58.8%)2,983 (41.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,584 (70.8%)1,475 (29.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Niagara Falls

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Niagara Falls
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,33419.3%
35 to 44 Years3,50015.6%
45 to 54 Years3,49115.6%
55 to 64 Years4,67220.8%
65 to 74 Years3,80917.0%
75 to 84 Years1,6657.4%
85 Years and Over9574.3%
Total22,428100.0%

Housing Finances in Niagara Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Niagara Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Niagara Falls
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied12,558 (56.0%)$65,414
Renter-Occupied9,870 (44.0%)$23,762
Average22,428 (100.0%)$45,932

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Niagara Falls

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Niagara Falls
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000216 (1.7%)1,202 (12.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999267 (2.1%)818 (8.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999245 (1.9%)1,292 (13.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999433 (3.5%)866 (8.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999551 (4.4%)959 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,024 (8.2%)1,229 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,857 (14.8%)1,114 (11.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,526 (20.1%)1,147 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,161 (17.2%)578 (5.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,040 (16.2%)437 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more1,238 (9.9%)228 (2.3%)
Total12,558 (100.0%)9,870 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Niagara Falls

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Niagara Falls
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300829 (6.6%)807 (8.2%)
$300 to $4992,687 (21.4%)872 (8.8%)
$500 to $7993,212 (25.6%)3,444 (34.9%)
$800 to $9991,915 (15.2%)2,274 (23.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,528 (20.1%)1,385 (14.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999864 (6.9%)271 (2.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499293 (2.3%)141 (1.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999126 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more104 (0.8%)122 (1.2%)
Total12,558 (100.0%)9,870 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Niagara Falls

Housing Structures in Niagara Falls

Housing Structures in Niagara Falls
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached14,30363.8%
Single Unit, Attached5342.4%
2 Unit Apartments3,16514.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,3626.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8914.0%
10 or more Apartments2,0169.0%
Mobile Home / Other1570.7%
Total22,428100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Niagara Falls

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Niagara Falls
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached11,079 (77.5%)3,224 (22.5%)
Single Unit, Attached152 (28.5%)382 (71.5%)
2 Unit Apartments805 (25.4%)2,360 (74.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments62 (4.5%)1,300 (95.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9 (1.0%)882 (99.0%)
10 or more Apartments294 (14.6%)1,722 (85.4%)
Mobile Home / Other157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,558 (56.0%)9,870 (44.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Niagara Falls

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Niagara Falls
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room10 (0.1%)379 (3.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms309 (2.5%)1,697 (17.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,770 (30.0%)4,843 (49.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,835 (46.5%)2,372 (24.0%)
8 or more Rooms2,634 (21.0%)579 (5.9%)
Total12,558 (100.0%)9,870 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Niagara Falls

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Niagara Falls
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas11,184 (89.1%)7,316 (74.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas138 (1.1%)129 (1.3%)
Electricity706 (5.6%)2,122 (21.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene384 (3.1%)90 (0.9%)
Coal or Coke23 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels95 (0.8%)73 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used28 (0.2%)140 (1.4%)
Total12,558 (100.0%)9,870 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Niagara Falls

Household Vehicle Usage in Niagara Falls
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle830 (6.6%)3,938 (39.9%)
1 Vehicle5,238 (41.7%)4,304 (43.6%)
2 Vehicles5,034 (40.1%)1,333 (13.5%)
3 or more Vehicles1,456 (11.6%)295 (3.0%)
Total12,558 (100.0%)9,870 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Niagara Falls

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Niagara Falls

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,3386,220
Median Property Value$85,300$111,100
Median Household Income$54,054$801
Monthly Housing Costs$483$45
Real Estate Taxes$2,242$301

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Niagara Falls

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Niagara Falls
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,236 (19.5%)509 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,943 (46.4%)2,181 (35.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,715 (27.1%)3,007 (48.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999223 (3.5%)159 (2.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99981 (1.3%)105 (1.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9997 (0.1%)27 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more133 (2.1%)232 (3.7%)
Total6,338 (100.0%)6,220 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Niagara Falls

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Niagara Falls
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000263 (4.2%)357 (5.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999889 (14.0%)220 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999662 (10.4%)340 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,116 (17.6%)362 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,293 (20.4%)741 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999795 (12.5%)1,233 (19.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999883 (13.9%)1,366 (22.0%)
$150,000 or more437 (6.9%)1,157 (18.6%)
Total6,338 (100.0%)6,220 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Niagara Falls

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Niagara Falls
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,796 (59.9%)79,511 (1,278.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,010 (15.9%)4,075 (65.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x427 (6.7%)869 (14.0%)
4.0x or more1,082 (17.1%)336 (5.4%)
Total6,338 (100.0%)6,220 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Niagara Falls

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Niagara Falls
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800647 (10.2%)31 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,174 (18.5%)296 (4.8%)
$800 to $1,4993,840 (60.6%)699 (11.2%)
Total6,338 (100.0%)6,220 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Niagara Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Niagara Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Niagara Falls
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,479 (98.6%)49 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years7,163 (98.4%)115 (1.6%)
19 to 25 Years4,031 (97.1%)119 (2.9%)
26 to 34 Years5,528 (93.0%)414 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,792 (93.8%)385 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,382 (96.0%)225 (4.0%)
55 to 64 Years6,804 (97.8%)153 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,332 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older3,296 (99.9%)5 (0.2%)
Total46,807 (97.0%)1,465 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Niagara Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Niagara Falls
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,479 (98.6%)49 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7,163 (98.4%)115 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,031 (97.1%)119 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Niagara Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Niagara Falls
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,906 (96.1%)483 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9999,551 (96.2%)373 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,777 (98.0%)159 (2.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,464 (97.1%)193 (2.9%)
$100,000 and over10,931 (97.7%)257 (2.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Niagara Falls

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Niagara Falls
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,233 (63.3%)1,281 (36.3%)
6 to 18 Years4,439 (61.0%)3,097 (42.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,879 (45.3%)2,368 (57.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,615 (44.0%)3,124 (52.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,180 (35.3%)3,934 (63.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,153 (38.4%)3,526 (62.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,652 (38.1%)4,601 (66.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,149 (96.6%)2,843 (53.3%)
75 Years and over3,254 (98.6%)2,289 (69.3%)
Total26,554 (55.0%)27,063 (56.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Niagara Falls

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Niagara Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years402 (9.8%)167 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years636 (12.5%)568 (10.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,654 (18.1%)2,278 (23.7%)
65 to 74 Years962 (35.3%)687 (26.4%)
75 Years and over712 (55.7%)868 (42.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Niagara Falls

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Niagara Falls: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years16 (0.3%)29 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years305 (3.3%)135 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years427 (15.7%)96 (3.7%)
75 Years and over272 (21.3%)323 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Niagara Falls: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (0.2%)24 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years103 (2.0%)58 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years273 (3.0%)267 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years211 (7.7%)112 (4.3%)
75 Years and over137 (10.7%)209 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Niagara Falls: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years371 (9.0%)160 (4.7%)
18 to 34 Years389 (7.6%)498 (9.1%)
35 to 64 Years665 (7.3%)1,021 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years234 (8.6%)153 (5.9%)
75 Years and over132 (10.3%)185 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Niagara Falls: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (0.1%)24 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years189 (3.7%)97 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years969 (10.6%)1,379 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years586 (21.5%)574 (22.0%)
75 Years and over366 (28.6%)581 (28.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Niagara Falls: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years112 (2.7%)85 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years141 (2.8%)66 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years307 (3.4%)475 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years170 (6.2%)142 (5.4%)
75 Years and over223 (17.4%)219 (10.8%)

Technology Access in Niagara Falls

Computing Device Access in Niagara Falls

Computing Device Access in Niagara Falls
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15,03067.0%
Smartphone17,61778.5%
Tablet11,18749.9%
No Computing Device2,69212.0%
Total22,428100.0%

Internet Access in Niagara Falls

Internet Access in Niagara Falls
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet600.3%
Broadband Home15,02967.0%
Cellular Data Only2,90012.9%
Satellite Internet1,1235.0%
No Internet4,00017.8%
Total22,428100.0%

Niagara Falls Summary

Niagara Falls is a city located in Niagara County, New York, United States. It is situated on the Niagara River, which forms the border between the United States and Canada. The city is located within the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Western New York region. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, making it the tenth largest city in New York. It is the largest city in Niagara County and the Niagara Frontier.

History

The area around Niagara Falls was first settled by the Neutral Nation of Native Americans in the mid-17th century. The first European to visit the area was Father Louis Hennepin, a French explorer, in 1678. The area was later settled by the British in 1764, and the city of Niagara Falls was incorporated in 1892.
The city was an important industrial center in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with the Niagara Falls Power Company providing power to the region. The city was also a major tourist destination, with the Niagara Falls State Park being established in 1885.

Geography

Niagara Falls is located in western New York, at the western end of the Niagara River. The city is situated on the Niagara Escarpment, a ridge of land that runs along the Niagara River. The city is bordered by the towns of Niagara, Lewiston, and Wheatfield.
The city has a total area of 14.2 square miles, of which 13.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The city is located within the Niagara Frontier, a region of western New York that includes Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the surrounding area.

Economy

Niagara Falls has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, tourism, and service industries. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including General Motors, Delphi Automotive, and Niagara Machine & Tool Works.
The city is also a major tourist destination, with the Niagara Falls State Park being the most popular attraction. The park is home to the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls, and is visited by millions of tourists each year.
The city is also home to several casinos, including the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, the Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel, and the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 50,193. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,945, and the median income for a family was $41,945. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Niagara Falls is a city located in Niagara County, New York, United States. It is situated on the Niagara River, which forms the border between the United States and Canada. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, as well as the popular Niagara Falls State Park. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 50,193, with a diverse racial makeup and a median household income of $35,945. The city is an important industrial center and a major tourist destination, with millions of visitors each year.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Niagara Falls?
Total Population of Niagara Falls is 48,502.
What is the Total Male Population of Niagara Falls?
Total Male Population of Niagara Falls is 23,693.
What is the Total Female Population of Niagara Falls?
Total Female Population of Niagara Falls is 24,809.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Niagara Falls?
There are 95.50 Males per 100 Females in Niagara Falls.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Niagara Falls?
There are 104.71 Females per 100 Males in Niagara Falls.
What is the Median Population Age in Niagara Falls?
Median Population Age in Niagara Falls is 40.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Niagara Falls
Average Family Size in Niagara Falls is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Niagara Falls
Average Household Size in Niagara Falls is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Niagara Falls?
Per Capita income in Niagara Falls is $29,391.
What is the Median Family Income in Niagara Falls?
Median Family Income in Niagara Falls is $61,708.
What is the Median Household income in Niagara Falls?
Median Household Income in Niagara Falls is $45,932.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Niagara Falls?
Income or Wage Gap in Niagara Falls is 17.8%.
Women in Niagara Falls earn 82.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Niagara Falls?
Family Income Deficit in Niagara Falls is $12,249.
Families that are below poverty line in Niagara Falls earn $12,249 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Niagara Falls?
Inequality or Gini Index in Niagara Falls is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Niagara Falls?
There are 22,713 People in the Labor Forcein in Niagara Falls.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Niagara Falls?
57.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Niagara Falls.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Niagara Falls?
Unemployment Rate in Niagara Falls is 9.1%.