Demographics & People — Tonawanda, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,044 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~15,000 |
| Median Age | 43.5 |
| Total Households | 6,896 |
| Family Households | 4,066 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,683 |
| Black or African American | 212 |
| Asian | 293 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 510 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,991 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,962 |
| Irish | 2,920 |
| Italian | 2,648 |
| Polish | 1,901 |
| English | 1,680 |
| Other groups | 1,021 |
| Arab | 873 |
| Syrian | 586 |
| Turkish | 586 |
Language
| English Only | 13,343 |
| Spanish | 37 |
| Population 5+ | 14,381 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 758 |
| Population 18+ | 12,211 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tonawanda, New York.