Economy & Jobs — Gowanda, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,828 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,635 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,113 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.1% |
| Arts Food | 15.0% |
| Retail | 14.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 74 |
| Fast Food | 51 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Auto Repair | 31 |
| Law Offices | 30 |
| Physician Offices | 30 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Commercial Banks | 24 |
| Bars | 23 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
| Grocery Stores | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Liquor Stores | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Coffee Shops | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
