Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

North Tonawanda, NY

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

30,198population

43.1median age

This community is a community of 30,198 with a median age of 43.1. The population is predominantly White (89.4%) with a significant Two or More community (4.5%). Median household income is $66,961. 94% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, with a median home value of $197,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.4%27,002

Two or More

4.5%1,366

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%846

Black

1.6%488

Asian

0.9%271

Other

0.7%204

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%790

High School Diploma

30.5%7,038

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%1,314

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%2,387

Associate's Degree

16.8%3,878

Bachelor's Degree

16.5%3,815

Master's Degree

9.1%2,095

Professional Degree

0.8%175

Doctorate

0.8%173

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

$197,200median home value

$934median rent

70.1%homeownership

14,710total units

4.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 70.1%

Renter 29.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%153

$50K–$100K

9%885

$100K–$150K

13.8%1,359

$150K–$200K

26.9%2,638

$200K–$300K

34.7%3,411

$300K–$500K

11.4%1,124

$500K–$1M

2.2%215

$1M+

0.4%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

471

$500–$750

510

$750–$1,000

1,518

$1,000–$1,250

926

$1,250–$1,500

273

$1,500–$2,000

200

$2,000+

158

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%57

2010–2019

1.3%189

2000–2009

2%297

1990–1999

3.8%558

1980–1989

6%878

1970–1979

12.9%1,893

1960–1969

11.8%1,736

1950–1959

25.3%3,722

1940–1949

8.5%1,251

1939 or earlier

28.1%4,129

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.4%11,965

Electricity

10.8%1,520

Fuel Oil

1.5%216

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%178

No Fuel

0.7%101

Other

0.1%18

Wood

0.1%17

Household Economyi

$66,961median household income

$38,413per capita income

12.4%poverty rate

5.8%unemployment

15,847labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%762

$10K–$15K

3.4%472

$15K–$20K

2.6%360

$20K–$25K

5.7%797

$25K–$30K

3.6%508

$30K–$35K

3.4%481

$35K–$40K

3.9%550

$40K–$45K

3.8%539

$45K–$50K

3.4%481

$50K–$60K

8.7%1,224

$60K–$75K

10.6%1,487

$75K–$100K

14.8%2,069

$100K–$125K

10.4%1,454

$125K–$150K

6.2%872

$150K–$200K

7.3%1,023

$200K+

6.7%936

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,1353.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

113

United Kingdom

China

Guatemala

Germany

India

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,699

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,923

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,077(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured