Demographics & People — Niagara Falls, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 48,198 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~47,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.8 |
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| Total Households | 22,627 |
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| Family Households | 11,832 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31,855 |
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| Black or African American | 8,600 |
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| Asian | 1,115 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,843 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 12,984 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,382 |
| Italian | 9,473 |
| German | 6,504 |
| Irish | 6,415 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,556 |
| Polish | 3,549 |
| English | 3,104 |
| American | 2,451 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,721 |
Language
| English Only | 42,279 |
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| Spanish | 1,638 |
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| Population 5+ | 45,583 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,506 |
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| Population 18+ | 38,167 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Niagara Falls, New York.
