Niagara County, NY Map & Demographics

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Niagara County Overview

$36,556
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,934
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,882
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,254
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
212,230
TOTAL POPULATION
104,348
MALE POPULATION
107,882
FEMALE POPULATION
96.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.39
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
106,863
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Niagara County Area Codes

Income in Niagara County

Income Overview in Niagara County

Per Capita Income in Niagara County is $36,556, while median incomes of families and households are $85,934 and $65,882 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income212,230$36,556
Median Family Income55,919$85,934
Mean Family Income55,919$102,730
Median Household Income90,982$65,882
Mean Household Income90,982$84,468
Income Deficit55,919$11,254
Wage / Income Gap (%)212,23027.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)212,23072.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index212,2300.44

Earnings by Sex in Niagara County

Average Earnings in Niagara County are $41,012, $47,882 for men and $34,738 for women, a difference of 27.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Niagara County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male57,605 (51.5%)$47,882
Female54,278 (48.5%)$34,738
Total111,883 (100.0%)$41,012

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Niagara County

The most common earnings brackets in Niagara County are $100,000+ for men (8,181 | 14.2%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (4,568 | 8.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Niagara County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,307 (4.0%)3,077 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,808 (3.1%)1,994 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,411 (2.5%)2,176 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,424 (2.5%)1,990 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,746 (3.0%)1,997 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,271 (2.2%)1,728 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,524 (2.6%)1,604 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999852 (1.5%)1,529 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,112 (1.9%)2,112 (3.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,424 (2.5%)1,805 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,064 (5.3%)3,781 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,124 (5.4%)3,551 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,538 (4.4%)3,648 (6.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,191 (5.5%)2,869 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,086 (5.4%)3,280 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,793 (4.9%)2,050 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,178 (9.0%)4,356 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,037 (7.0%)2,480 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,534 (13.1%)4,568 (8.4%)
$100,000+8,181 (14.2%)3,683 (6.8%)
Total57,605 (100.0%)54,278 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Niagara County

Average earnings in Niagara County are $54,873 for men and $39,571 for women, a difference of 27.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,466, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,532. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,884, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,402.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Niagara County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,532$23,402
High School Diploma$44,029$27,790
College or Associate's Degree$55,512$36,536
Bachelor's Degree$70,983$52,036
Graduate Degree$86,466$71,884
Total$54,873$39,571

Family Income in Niagara County

Family Income Brackets in Niagara County

According to the Niagara County family income data, there are 12,358 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 951 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Niagara County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,2934.1%
$10,000 to $14,9999511.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992,7965.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992,5724.6%
$35,000 to $49,9995,3689.6%
$50,000 to $74,9999,78617.5%
$75,000 to $99,9998,66715.5%
$100,000 to $149,99912,35822.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996,20711.1%
$200,000+4,9218.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Niagara County

4-person families (9,733 | 17.4%) account for the highest median family income in Niagara County with $110,789 per family, while 2-person families (28,882 | 51.6%) have the highest median income of $37,423 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Niagara County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families28,882 (51.6%)$74,846
3-Person Families12,221 (21.8%)$96,956
4-Person Families9,733 (17.4%)$110,789
5-Person Families3,743 (6.7%)$104,772
6-Person Families816 (1.5%)$92,396
7+ Person Families524 (0.9%)$107,600
Total55,919 (100.0%)$85,934

Family Income by Number of Earners in Niagara County

The median family income in Niagara County is $85,934, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,392) having the highest median family income of $152,523, while families with no earners (9,675) have the lowest median family income of $49,555, accounting for 11.4% and 17.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Niagara County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9,675 (17.3%)$49,555
1 Earner18,027 (32.2%)$61,230
2 Earners21,825 (39.0%)$112,371
3+ Earners6,392 (11.4%)$152,523
Total55,919 (100.0%)$85,934

Household Income in Niagara County

Household Income Brackets in Niagara County

With 15,376 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Niagara County, accounting for 16.9% of all households. In contrast, only 3,730 households (4.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Niagara County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,5506.1%
$10,000 to $14,9993,7304.1%
$15,000 to $24,9997,8248.6%
$25,000 to $34,9997,1887.9%
$35,000 to $49,99911,28212.4%
$50,000 to $74,99915,28516.8%
$75,000 to $99,99911,73712.9%
$100,000 to $149,99915,37616.9%
$150,000 to $199,9997,2798.0%
$200,000+5,7326.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Niagara County

The median household income in Niagara County is $65,882, with the highest median household income of $81,241 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 35,862 households (39.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,750, with 2,514 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Niagara County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,514 (2.8%)$33,750
25 to 44 Years25,229 (27.7%)$74,336
45 to 64 Years35,862 (39.4%)$81,241
65+ Years27,377 (30.1%)$48,018
Total90,982 (100.0%)$65,882

Poverty in Niagara County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Niagara County

With 11.4% poverty level for males and 14.5% for females among the residents of Niagara County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,185 males (22.3%) and 251 females (22.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Niagara County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,185 (22.3%)946 (17.9%)
5 Years208 (18.7%)251 (22.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,352 (20.1%)1,591 (22.0%)
12 to 14 Years705 (18.1%)450 (14.3%)
15 Years130 (12.5%)104 (8.7%)
16 and 17 Years314 (11.2%)347 (14.1%)
18 to 24 Years1,133 (13.7%)1,231 (15.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,675 (12.7%)2,317 (18.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,063 (8.7%)1,990 (15.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,204 (9.1%)1,778 (13.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,259 (7.7%)1,727 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,091 (9.0%)1,418 (11.3%)
75 Years and over409 (6.2%)1,168 (12.1%)
Total11,728 (11.4%)15,318 (14.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Niagara County

According to the poverty statistics in Niagara County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.8% of males and 91.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Niagara County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,128 (77.7%)4,325 (82.1%)
5 Years904 (81.3%)862 (77.4%)
6 to 11 Years5,386 (79.9%)5,643 (78.0%)
12 to 14 Years3,193 (81.9%)2,693 (85.7%)
15 Years912 (87.5%)1,087 (91.3%)
16 and 17 Years2,488 (88.8%)2,107 (85.9%)
18 to 24 Years7,133 (86.3%)6,553 (84.2%)
25 to 34 Years11,555 (87.3%)10,553 (82.0%)
35 to 44 Years11,193 (91.3%)10,514 (84.1%)
45 to 54 Years11,953 (90.8%)11,334 (86.4%)
55 to 64 Years15,054 (92.3%)15,147 (89.8%)
65 to 74 Years10,959 (90.9%)11,176 (88.7%)
75 Years and over6,154 (93.8%)8,493 (87.9%)
Total91,012 (88.6%)90,487 (85.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Niagara County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Niagara County show that 4.3% or 1,736 of the total 40,214 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 36.4%, comprising of 76 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.4%, which includes 889 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Niagara County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children25,339 (96.6%)889 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children10,976 (95.1%)565 (4.9%)
3 or 4 Children2,030 (90.8%)206 (9.2%)
5 or more Children133 (63.6%)76 (36.4%)
Total38,478 (95.7%)1,736 (4.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Niagara County

According to the poverty data in Niagara County, 13.8% or 654 single-father households and 26.4% or 2,898 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 33 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 656 households (59.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Niagara County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children164 (7.6%)396 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children337 (15.9%)1,836 (30.9%)
3 or 4 Children120 (28.2%)656 (59.4%)
5 or more Children33 (100.0%)10 (25.0%)
Total654 (13.8%)2,898 (26.4%)

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

The poverty data for Niagara County shows that 1,736 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 3,552 of the single-parent households (22.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 households (36.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 household (58.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Niagara County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children889 (3.4%)560 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children565 (4.9%)2,173 (26.9%)
3 or 4 Children206 (9.2%)776 (50.7%)
5 or more Children76 (36.4%)43 (58.9%)
Total1,736 (4.3%)3,552 (22.6%)

Race in Niagara County

The most populous races in Niagara County are White / Caucasian (180,212 | 84.9%), Black / African American (14,059 | 6.6%), and Two or more Races (11,891 | 5.6%).
Race in Niagara County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,4951.2%
Black / African American14,0596.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific450.0%
Hispanic or Latino7,5423.5%
Native / Alaskan1,2670.6%
White / Caucasian180,21284.9%
Two or more Races11,8915.6%
Some other Race2,2611.1%
Total212,230100.0%

Ancestry in Niagara County

The most populous ancestries reported in Niagara County are German (48,258 | 22.7%), Italian (36,267 | 17.1%), Irish (32,873 | 15.5%), English (24,039 | 11.3%), and Polish (22,479 | 10.6%), together accounting for 77.2% of all Niagara County residents.
Ancestry in Niagara County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African5220.3%
Alaska Native620.0%
Albanian210.0%
Alsatian820.0%
American9,0224.3%
Arab1,9140.9%
Arapaho190.0%
Armenian1370.1%
Austrian4070.2%
Bahamian370.0%
Belgian1180.1%
Bhutanese1400.1%
Blackfeet840.0%
Brazilian650.0%
British9140.4%
Bulgarian290.0%
Burmese4940.2%
Canadian1,0630.5%
Celtic580.0%
Central American2920.1%
Central American Indian340.0%
Cherokee2040.1%
Chilean330.0%
Chippewa2110.1%
Colombian1300.1%
Comanche90.0%
Creek2380.1%
Croatian1800.1%
Cuban2980.1%
Czech2940.1%
Czechoslovakian1340.1%
Danish4210.2%
Dominican3480.2%
Dutch1,8520.9%
Eastern European4080.2%
Ecuadorian1230.1%
Egyptian1120.1%
English24,03911.3%
Estonian260.0%
Ethiopian70.0%
European1,9120.9%
Filipino480.0%
Finnish1150.1%
French5,2202.5%
French American Indian2390.1%
French Canadian2,3731.1%
German48,25822.7%
Ghanaian420.0%
Greek6650.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro130.0%
Guatemalan810.0%
Guyanese590.0%
Haitian390.0%
Honduran240.0%
Hungarian1,3440.6%
Icelander950.0%
Indian (Asian)7000.3%
Indonesian140.0%
Iranian1240.1%
Iraqi480.0%
Irish32,87315.5%
Iroquois1,6060.8%
Israeli540.0%
Italian36,26717.1%
Jamaican1,0970.5%
Japanese200.0%
Jordanian290.0%
Korean4210.2%
Latvian360.0%
Lebanese1,0380.5%
Lithuanian6240.3%
Lumbee110.0%
Malaysian170.0%
Maltese70.0%
Mexican1,2770.6%
Moroccan200.0%
Native Hawaiian1420.1%
Navajo460.0%
New Zealander60.0%
Nigerian220.0%
Northern European1390.1%
Norwegian5630.3%
Paiute130.0%
Pakistani830.0%
Palestinian3830.2%
Panamanian1620.1%
Pennsylvania German2710.1%
Peruvian170.0%
Polish22,47910.6%
Portuguese1430.1%
Puerto Rican3,5901.7%
Romanian1730.1%
Russian1,3460.6%
Salvadoran250.0%
Samoan960.1%
Scandinavian3570.2%
Scotch-Irish1,1760.5%
Scottish4,1572.0%
Serbian140.0%
Slavic650.0%
Slovak6780.3%
Slovene250.0%
Somali970.1%
South African170.0%
South American3850.2%
South American Indian130.0%
Spaniard5190.2%
Spanish3940.2%
Sri Lankan1730.1%
Subsaharan African9650.4%
Swedish1,6620.8%
Swiss2370.1%
Syrian2020.1%
Thai7950.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian240.0%
Turkish540.0%
Ukrainian1,3170.6%
Venezuelan360.0%
Vietnamese1020.1%
Welsh1,4070.7%
West Indian810.0%
Yugoslavian450.0%
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Immigrants in Niagara County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Niagara County came from Europe (2,557 | 1.2%), Asia (2,318 | 1.1%), Latin America (1,796 | 0.9%), Canada (1,326 | 0.6%), and Eastern Europe (1,127 | 0.5%), together accounting for 4.3% of all Niagara County residents.
Immigrants in Niagara County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan170.0%
Africa3710.2%
Albania210.0%
Asia2,3181.1%
Bangladesh930.0%
Barbados390.0%
Belarus2010.1%
Belgium110.0%
Brazil790.0%
Bulgaria60.0%
Canada1,3260.6%
Caribbean9780.5%
Central America3620.2%
Chile330.0%
China4670.2%
Colombia460.0%
Costa Rica130.0%
Cuba150.0%
Czechoslovakia220.0%
Denmark200.0%
Dominican Republic1270.1%
Eastern Africa830.0%
Eastern Asia7250.3%
Eastern Europe1,1270.5%
Ecuador560.0%
Egypt610.0%
El Salvador780.0%
England2220.1%
Ethiopia70.0%
Europe2,5571.2%
France170.0%
Germany5520.3%
Guatemala970.1%
Guyana1730.1%
Haiti210.0%
Honduras240.0%
Hong Kong100.0%
Hungary310.0%
India2700.1%
Iran1640.1%
Iraq350.0%
Ireland160.0%
Israel120.0%
Italy2970.1%
Jamaica7590.4%
Japan660.0%
Jordan200.0%
Kazakhstan630.0%
Kenya390.0%
Korea1920.1%
Kuwait20.0%
Laos170.0%
Latin America1,7960.9%
Latvia550.0%
Lebanon590.0%
Lithuania70.0%
Mexico1050.1%
Moldova390.0%
Morocco200.0%
Netherlands220.0%
Nigeria20.0%
Northern Africa1000.1%
Northern Europe5210.3%
Oceania60.0%
Pakistan2150.1%
Panama450.0%
Peru170.0%
Philippines1120.1%
Poland1400.1%
Romania110.0%
Russia2110.1%
Saudi Arabia830.0%
Scotland450.0%
Serbia180.0%
Somalia370.0%
South Africa240.0%
South America4560.2%
South Central Asia9080.4%
South Eastern Asia2440.1%
Southern Europe3070.1%
Sri Lanka380.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines40.0%
Sweden290.0%
Taiwan540.0%
Thailand180.0%
Trinidad and Tobago130.0%
Turkey10.0%
Ukraine3490.2%
Uzbekistan90.0%
Venezuela520.0%
Vietnam830.0%
Western Africa1640.1%
Western Asia2770.1%
Western Europe6020.3%
Yemen100.0%
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Sex and Age in Niagara County

Sex and Age in Niagara County

The most populous age groups in Niagara County are 55 to 59 Years (8,367 | 8.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (8,580 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Niagara County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,395 (5.2%)5,409 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years6,065 (5.8%)5,783 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years5,957 (5.7%)5,914 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years6,514 (6.2%)6,097 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years6,321 (6.1%)6,208 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years6,648 (6.4%)6,247 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years6,674 (6.4%)6,638 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years6,770 (6.5%)6,696 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years5,523 (5.3%)5,812 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years6,097 (5.8%)6,029 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years7,124 (6.8%)7,126 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years8,367 (8.0%)8,346 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years7,998 (7.7%)8,580 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years6,935 (6.7%)6,831 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years5,230 (5.0%)5,878 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years3,058 (2.9%)3,517 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years1,794 (1.7%)3,035 (2.8%)
85 Years and over1,878 (1.8%)3,736 (3.5%)
Total104,348 (100.0%)107,882 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Niagara County

Median Family Size in Niagara County

The median family size in Niagara County is 2.89 persons per family, with married-couple families (40,214 | 71.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.95 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,729 | 8.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Niagara County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple40,214 (71.9%)2.95
Single Male/Father4,729 (8.5%)2.55
Single Female/Mother10,976 (19.6%)2.83
Total Families55,919 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Niagara County

The median household size in Niagara County is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (10,976 | 12.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.06 persons per household. non-family households (35,063 | 38.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Niagara County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple40,214 (44.2%)2.96
Single Male/Father4,729 (5.2%)2.95
Single Female/Mother10,976 (12.1%)3.06
Non-family35,063 (38.5%)1.18
Total Households90,982 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Niagara County

Out of a total of 90,982 households in Niagara County, 55,919 (61.5%) are family households, while 35,063 (38.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 27,092, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 29,410.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Niagara County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-29,410 (32.3%)
2-Person Households27,092 (29.8%)5,189 (5.7%)
3-Person Households12,678 (13.9%)260 (0.3%)
4-Person Households9,828 (10.8%)150 (0.2%)
5-Person Households4,646 (5.1%)13 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,023 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households652 (0.7%)41 (0.1%)
Total55,919 (61.5%)35,063 (38.5%)

Female Fertility in Niagara County

Fertility by Age in Niagara County

Average fertility rate in Niagara County is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Niagara County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years20 (0.9%)3.0
20 to 34 years1,634 (73.4%)86.0
35 to 50 years573 (25.7%)29.0
Total2,227 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Niagara County

58.8% of women with births (2,227) in Niagara County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% 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 33.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Niagara County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years931 (57.0%)703 (43.0%)
35 to 50 years379 (66.1%)194 (33.9%)
Total1,309 (58.8%)918 (41.2%)

Fertility by Education in Niagara County

Average fertility rate in Niagara County is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 45.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Niagara County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School167 (7.5%)27.0
High School Diploma447 (20.1%)46.0
College or Associate's Degree1,018 (45.7%)64.0
Bachelor's Degree342 (15.4%)45.0
Graduate Degree253 (11.4%)46.0
Total2,227 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Niagara County

41.2% of women with births in Niagara County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 92.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Niagara County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School67 (40.1%)100 (59.9%)
High School Diploma35 (7.8%)412 (92.2%)
College or Associate's Degree683 (67.1%)335 (32.9%)
Bachelor's Degree284 (83.0%)58 (17.0%)
Graduate Degree241 (95.3%)12 (4.7%)
Total1,309 (58.8%)918 (41.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Niagara County

Employment by Class of Employer in Niagara County

Among the 98,566 employed individuals in Niagara County, private company employees (66,143 | 67.1%), not-for-profit organizations (9,654 | 9.8%), and local government employees (9,257 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Niagara County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees66,14367.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,1743.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,8873.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations9,6549.8%
Local Government Employees9,2579.4%
State Government Employees3,6623.7%
Federal Government Employees2,7302.8%
Unpaid Family Workers590.1%
Total98,566100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Niagara County

According to the labor force statistics for Niagara County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (175,473), 60.9% or 106,863 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 6,198 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 84.4% or 10,883 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.7% or 802 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Niagara County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,805 (46.3%)802 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Years10,224 (81.6%)808 (7.9%)
25 to 29 Years10,883 (84.4%)882 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years11,089 (83.3%)665 (6.0%)
35 to 44 Years20,932 (84.4%)921 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years21,048 (79.8%)968 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years12,368 (74.0%)322 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years9,134 (55.1%)475 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,298 (21.3%)313 (5.9%)
75 Years and over1,055 (6.2%)18 (1.7%)
Total106,863 (60.9%)6,198 (5.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Niagara County

According to labor force statistics for Niagara County, 77.2% of individuals (85,441) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (110,675) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 4,187 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 87.4% or 27,988 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.2% or 567 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Niagara County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,065 (61.1%)928 (11.2%)
High School Diploma22,108 (69.5%)2,036 (6.4%)
College / Associate Degree30,264 (78.5%)1,619 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher27,988 (87.4%)1,121 (3.5%)
Total85,441 (77.2%)5,423 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Niagara County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Niagara County are Community & Social Service (10,825 | 10.8%), Management (9,332 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (6,571 | 6.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (6,335 | 6.3%), and Business & Financial (4,897 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Niagara County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Niagara County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.9%), Health Technologists (77.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (76.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Niagara County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5,188 (55.6%)4,144 (44.4%)
Business & Financial2,060 (42.1%)2,837 (57.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,734 (80.5%)903 (19.5%)
Computers & Mathematics1,308 (77.9%)370 (22.1%)
Architecture & Engineering2,047 (86.6%)316 (13.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science379 (63.6%)217 (36.4%)
Community & Social Service 3,167 (29.3%)7,658 (70.7%)
Education, Arts & Media657 (32.3%)1,376 (67.7%)
Legal Services & Support362 (38.3%)583 (61.7%)
Education Instruction & Library1,551 (23.6%)5,020 (76.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment597 (46.8%)679 (53.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,209 (19.1%)5,126 (80.9%)
Health Technologists924 (22.7%)3,155 (77.3%)
Total (Category)15,358 (42.6%)20,668 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)51,675 (51.5%)48,722 (48.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Niagara County are Food Preparation & Serving (5,327 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,364 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (3,108 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (2,455 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (2,382 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Niagara County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Niagara County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.2%), Security & Protection (80.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.0%), Personal Care & Service (81.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Niagara County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support466 (15.0%)2,642 (85.0%)
Security & Protection1,925 (80.8%)457 (19.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention947 (75.2%)313 (24.8%)
Law Enforcement978 (87.2%)144 (12.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,393 (44.9%)2,934 (55.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,072 (61.6%)1,292 (38.4%)
Personal Care & Service456 (18.6%)1,999 (81.4%)
Total (Category)7,312 (44.0%)9,324 (56.0%)
Total (Overall)51,675 (51.5%)48,722 (48.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Niagara County are Office & Administration (13,080 | 13.0%), and Sales & Related (9,922 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Niagara County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Niagara County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,039 (50.8%)4,883 (49.2%)
Office & Administration3,029 (23.2%)10,051 (76.8%)
Total (Category)8,068 (35.1%)14,934 (64.9%)
Total (Overall)51,675 (51.5%)48,722 (48.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Niagara County are Construction & Extraction (5,187 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,897 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (309 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Niagara County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Niagara County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry208 (67.3%)101 (32.7%)
Construction & Extraction4,998 (96.4%)189 (3.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,800 (97.5%)97 (2.5%)
Total (Category)9,006 (95.9%)387 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)51,675 (51.5%)48,722 (48.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Niagara County are Production (8,445 | 8.4%), Material Moving (3,576 | 3.6%), and Transportation (3,319 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Niagara County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Niagara County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6,408 (75.9%)2,037 (24.1%)
Transportation2,821 (85.0%)498 (15.0%)
Material Moving2,702 (75.6%)874 (24.4%)
Total (Category)11,931 (77.8%)3,409 (22.2%)
Total (Overall)51,675 (51.5%)48,722 (48.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Niagara County

Employment Industries in Niagara County

The major employment industries in Niagara County include Health Care & Social Assistance (14,655 | 14.6%), Manufacturing (13,946 | 13.9%), Retail Trade (12,850 | 12.8%), Educational Services (9,959 | 9.9%), and Construction (6,607 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Niagara County

Employment Industries by Sex in Niagara County

The Niagara County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (88.9%), and Utilities (87.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.2%), Educational Services (71.7%), and Enterprise Management (69.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Niagara County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting485 (64.1%)272 (35.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5,872 (88.9%)735 (11.1%)
Manufacturing10,539 (75.6%)3,407 (24.4%)
Wholesale Trade1,051 (68.5%)483 (31.5%)
Retail Trade6,536 (50.9%)6,314 (49.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,750 (66.1%)1,409 (33.9%)
Utilities1,204 (87.3%)176 (12.8%)
Information708 (57.4%)525 (42.6%)
Finance & Insurance1,885 (36.8%)3,239 (63.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing687 (52.5%)621 (47.5%)
Professional & Scientific2,737 (52.6%)2,461 (47.3%)
Enterprise Management13 (30.9%)29 (69.1%)
Administrative & Support2,305 (59.8%)1,549 (40.2%)
Educational Services2,817 (28.3%)7,142 (71.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,043 (20.8%)11,612 (79.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,159 (57.2%)868 (42.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,876 (44.2%)3,630 (55.8%)
Public Administration2,625 (58.8%)1,836 (41.2%)
Total51,675 (51.5%)48,722 (48.5%)

Education in Niagara County

School Enrollment in Niagara County

The most common levels of schooling among the 43,913 students in Niagara County are high school (10,244 | 23.3%), college / undergraduate (8,992 | 20.5%), and elementary school (8,965 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Niagara County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,6105.9%
Kindergarten2,1414.9%
Elementary School8,96520.4%
Middle School8,89620.3%
High School10,24423.3%
College / Undergraduate8,99220.5%
Graduate / Professional2,0654.7%
Total43,913100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Niagara County

Out of a total of 43,913 students who are enrolled in schools in Niagara County, 8,695 (19.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 35,218 (80.2%) 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 940 (46.7% 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 9,866 (88.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Niagara County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,074 (53.3%)940 (46.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old9,641 (87.7%)1,354 (12.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,866 (88.6%)1,264 (11.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,532 (88.5%)849 (11.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,388 (64.7%)1,303 (35.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,681 (60.4%)1,759 (39.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,581 (69.9%)680 (30.1%)
35 Years and over1,440 (72.0%)561 (28.0%)
Total35,218 (80.2%)8,695 (19.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Niagara County

Business (7,541 | 17.0%), education (7,252 | 16.3%), science & technology (4,779 | 10.7%), social sciences (3,384 | 7.6%), and arts & humanities (2,980 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 44,487 individuals in Niagara County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Niagara County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,0554.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,0944.7%
Physical & Health Sciences1,7063.8%
Psychology1,9494.4%
Social Sciences3,3847.6%
Engineering2,8956.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies2370.5%
Science & Technology4,77910.7%
Business7,54117.0%
Education7,25216.3%
Literature & Languages1,8084.1%
Liberal Arts & History2,5035.6%
Visual & Performing Arts1,6373.7%
Communications1,6673.7%
Arts & Humanities2,9806.7%
Total44,487100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Niagara County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Niagara County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Niagara County are males with 2 vehicles (23,403, accounting for 46.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (20,424, making up 49.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Niagara County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,940 (3.8%)2,183 (4.6%)
1 Vehicle8,940 (17.7%)10,948 (23.1%)
2 Vehicles23,403 (46.3%)20,424 (43.2%)
3 Vehicles9,936 (19.6%)8,470 (17.9%)
4 Vehicles4,538 (9.0%)3,586 (7.6%)
5 or more Vehicles1,821 (3.6%)1,702 (3.6%)
Total50,578 (100.0%)47,313 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Niagara County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Niagara County are 15 to 19 minutes (13,770 commuters, 15.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (13,028 commuters, 14.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (12,530 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Niagara County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,8664.3%
5 to 9 Minutes11,15412.3%
10 to 14 Minutes13,02814.3%
15 to 19 Minutes13,77015.1%
20 to 24 Minutes12,53013.8%
25 to 29 Minutes8,0718.9%
30 to 34 Minutes11,81013.0%
35 to 39 Minutes4,0574.5%
40 to 44 Minutes3,6584.0%
45 to 59 Minutes6,1526.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,6591.8%
90 or more Minutes1,1161.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Niagara County

The most common commute times in Niagara County are 15 to 19 minutes (6,870 commuters, 14.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (6,900 commuters, 15.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Niagara County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,804 (3.8%)2,062 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,629 (11.8%)5,525 (12.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes6,669 (14.0%)6,359 (14.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,870 (14.4%)6,900 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,568 (13.8%)5,962 (13.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,576 (9.6%)3,495 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,584 (13.8%)5,226 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,778 (3.7%)2,279 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,817 (3.8%)1,841 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,814 (8.0%)2,338 (5.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes840 (1.8%)819 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes648 (1.4%)468 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Niagara County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Niagara County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (6,017, 12.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (6,936, 16.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Niagara County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,188 (4.6%)1,092 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,755 (3.7%)945 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,819 (5.9%)1,747 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,895 (10.3%)2,514 (5.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6,005 (12.6%)4,394 (10.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,017 (12.6%)6,936 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5,091 (10.7%)5,952 (13.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,156 (10.8%)5,224 (12.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,989 (4.2%)3,782 (8.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,186 (4.6%)2,965 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM916 (1.9%)1,522 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM980 (2.1%)420 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,086 (6.5%)3,504 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,514 (9.5%)2,277 (5.3%)
Total47,597 (100.0%)43,274 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Niagara County

Occupancy by Ownership in Niagara County

Of the total 90,982 dwellings in Niagara County, owner-occupied units account for 64,550 (71.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 26,432 (29.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Niagara County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units64,55071.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units26,43229.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units90,982100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Niagara County

Occupancy by Household Size in Niagara County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household29,41032.3%
2-Person Household32,28135.5%
3-Person Household12,93814.2%
4+ Person Household16,35318.0%
Total Housing Units90,982100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Niagara County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Niagara County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household16,400 (55.8%)13,010 (44.2%)
2-Person Household25,569 (79.2%)6,712 (20.8%)
3-Person Household9,716 (75.1%)3,222 (24.9%)
4+ Person Household12,865 (78.7%)3,488 (21.3%)
Total Housing Units64,550 (71.0%)26,432 (29.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Niagara County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Niagara County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,127 (46.1%)3,660 (53.9%)
High School Diploma17,727 (65.7%)9,244 (34.3%)
College/Associate Degree22,556 (72.1%)8,749 (28.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21,140 (81.6%)4,779 (18.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Niagara County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Niagara County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,48515.9%
35 to 44 Years13,25814.6%
45 to 54 Years15,48517.0%
55 to 64 Years20,37722.4%
65 to 74 Years15,96617.5%
75 to 84 Years7,5978.4%
85 Years and Over3,8144.2%
Total90,982100.0%

Housing Finances in Niagara County

Median Income by Occupancy in Niagara County

Median Income by Occupancy in Niagara County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied64,550 (71.0%)$82,480
Renter-Occupied26,432 (29.0%)$31,966
Average90,982 (100.0%)$65,882

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Niagara County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Niagara County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,204 (1.9%)2,240 (8.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999676 (1.1%)1,451 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,089 (1.7%)2,641 (10.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,754 (2.7%)1,990 (7.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,988 (3.1%)2,068 (7.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,478 (5.4%)3,682 (13.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,262 (11.3%)4,051 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,395 (17.6%)3,857 (14.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,553 (14.8%)2,203 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,797 (21.4%)1,579 (6.0%)
$150,000 or more12,354 (19.1%)670 (2.5%)
Total64,550 (100.0%)26,432 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Niagara County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Niagara County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,796 (4.3%)1,507 (5.7%)
$300 to $4997,239 (11.2%)2,012 (7.6%)
$500 to $79914,436 (22.4%)8,116 (30.7%)
$800 to $9998,146 (12.6%)6,998 (26.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49914,978 (23.2%)4,831 (18.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9998,986 (13.9%)775 (2.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,380 (6.8%)344 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,559 (2.4%)157 (0.6%)
$3,000 or more2,030 (3.1%)203 (0.8%)
Total64,550 (100.0%)26,432 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Niagara County

Housing Structures in Niagara County

Housing Structures in Niagara County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached64,72171.1%
Single Unit, Attached1,8932.1%
2 Unit Apartments6,8387.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,5825.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,6274.0%
10 or more Apartments6,2786.9%
Mobile Home / Other3,0433.3%
Total90,982100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Niagara County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Niagara County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached58,000 (89.6%)6,721 (10.4%)
Single Unit, Attached953 (50.3%)940 (49.7%)
2 Unit Apartments2,008 (29.4%)4,830 (70.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments423 (9.2%)4,159 (90.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments25 (0.7%)3,602 (99.3%)
10 or more Apartments546 (8.7%)5,732 (91.3%)
Mobile Home / Other2,595 (85.3%)448 (14.7%)
Total64,550 (71.0%)26,432 (29.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Niagara County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Niagara County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room80 (0.1%)891 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,050 (1.6%)5,571 (21.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms15,407 (23.9%)13,091 (49.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms27,597 (42.7%)4,714 (17.8%)
8 or more Rooms20,416 (31.6%)2,165 (8.2%)
Total64,550 (100.0%)26,432 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Niagara County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Niagara County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas51,500 (79.8%)17,273 (65.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,139 (6.4%)808 (3.1%)
Electricity3,576 (5.5%)7,209 (27.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,674 (5.7%)488 (1.8%)
Coal or Coke60 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,488 (2.3%)269 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used113 (0.2%)385 (1.5%)
Total64,550 (100.0%)26,432 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Niagara County

Household Vehicle Usage in Niagara County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,139 (3.3%)7,565 (28.6%)
1 Vehicle19,477 (30.2%)12,694 (48.0%)
2 Vehicles28,578 (44.3%)5,391 (20.4%)
3 or more Vehicles14,356 (22.2%)782 (3.0%)
Total64,550 (100.0%)26,432 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Niagara County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Niagara County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units29,09035,460
Median Property Value$144,500$177,200
Median Household Income$63,619$8,654
Monthly Housing Costs$612$1,940
Real Estate Taxes$3,493$1,085

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Niagara County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Niagara County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,088 (14.1%)1,261 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,892 (20.3%)5,475 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99915,431 (53.0%)22,292 (62.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,778 (9.6%)4,868 (13.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999503 (1.7%)997 (2.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999116 (0.4%)199 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more282 (1.0%)368 (1.0%)
Total29,090 (100.0%)35,460 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Niagara County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Niagara County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,271 (4.4%)1,648 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,549 (12.2%)609 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,109 (7.2%)1,282 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,196 (14.4%)1,369 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,635 (19.4%)3,066 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,697 (12.7%)5,760 (16.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,933 (17.0%)5,856 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more3,700 (12.7%)8,864 (25.0%)
Total29,090 (100.0%)35,460 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Niagara County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Niagara County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x13,714 (47.1%)98,944 (279.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,283 (18.2%)19,787 (55.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,174 (10.9%)7,215 (20.3%)
4.0x or more6,578 (22.6%)3,427 (9.7%)
Total29,090 (100.0%)35,460 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Niagara County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Niagara County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,330 (4.6%)210 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4992,706 (9.3%)716 (2.0%)
$800 to $1,49921,297 (73.2%)1,632 (4.6%)
Total29,090 (100.0%)35,460 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Niagara County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Niagara County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Niagara County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12,917 (98.9%)145 (1.1%)
6 to 18 Years31,211 (98.8%)378 (1.2%)
19 to 25 Years16,371 (96.0%)686 (4.0%)
26 to 34 Years22,484 (94.6%)1,297 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years23,808 (96.5%)869 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years25,428 (97.0%)780 (3.0%)
55 to 64 Years32,445 (97.8%)733 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years24,625 (99.9%)19 (0.1%)
75 Years and older16,219 (100.0%)5 (0.0%)
Total205,508 (97.7%)4,912 (2.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Niagara County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Niagara County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12,917 (98.9%)145 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen31,211 (98.8%)378 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen16,371 (96.0%)686 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Niagara County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Niagara County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00027,368 (96.8%)905 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99930,803 (96.4%)1,168 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99932,803 (97.1%)988 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,787 (97.6%)703 (2.4%)
$100,000 and over83,364 (98.7%)1,070 (1.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Niagara County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Niagara County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,605 (42.9%)7,981 (61.1%)
6 to 18 Years13,744 (43.5%)20,237 (64.1%)
19 to 25 Years4,693 (27.5%)12,360 (72.5%)
25 to 34 Years7,632 (32.1%)15,752 (66.2%)
35 to 44 Years6,630 (26.9%)18,232 (73.9%)
45 to 54 Years6,552 (25.0%)20,315 (77.5%)
55 to 64 Years8,679 (26.2%)26,123 (78.7%)
65 to 74 Years23,782 (96.5%)15,950 (64.7%)
75 Years and over16,077 (99.1%)11,781 (72.6%)
Total93,394 (44.4%)148,731 (70.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Niagara County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Niagara County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (0.9%)24 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,333 (8.4%)797 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,988 (9.0%)1,719 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years5,983 (14.4%)6,778 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,282 (27.2%)2,625 (20.8%)
75 Years and over3,101 (47.2%)4,453 (46.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Niagara County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Niagara County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years29 (0.2%)57 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years145 (0.7%)76 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,545 (3.7%)919 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,414 (11.7%)566 (4.5%)
75 Years and over1,635 (24.9%)1,641 (17.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Niagara County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years51 (0.9%)24 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years48 (0.3%)83 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years285 (1.3%)267 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years775 (1.9%)846 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years515 (4.3%)322 (2.6%)
75 Years and over373 (5.7%)847 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Niagara County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,244 (7.8%)633 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,313 (6.0%)1,209 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,016 (4.9%)2,707 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years460 (3.8%)425 (3.4%)
75 Years and over546 (8.3%)1,384 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Niagara County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (0.0%)79 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years365 (1.7%)316 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,316 (8.0%)4,026 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,908 (15.8%)1,887 (15.0%)
75 Years and over1,537 (23.4%)3,085 (31.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Niagara County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years248 (1.6%)174 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years316 (1.4%)208 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,019 (2.5%)1,135 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years474 (3.9%)305 (2.4%)
75 Years and over529 (8.1%)1,170 (12.1%)

Technology Access in Niagara County

Computing Device Access in Niagara County

Computing Device Access in Niagara County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop68,75875.6%
Smartphone74,50581.9%
Tablet54,89160.3%
No Computing Device8,1108.9%
Total90,982100.0%

Internet Access in Niagara County

Internet Access in Niagara County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2660.3%
Broadband Home67,24173.9%
Cellular Data Only9,18510.1%
Satellite Internet4,9955.5%
No Internet11,81213.0%
Total90,982100.0%

Niagara County Summary

Niagara County is located in the western part of New York State, along the Niagara River and Lake Ontario. It is bordered by Erie County to the east, Genesee County to the south, and Orleans County to the west. The county seat is Lockport, and the largest city is Niagara Falls. The county has a total area of 519 square miles, of which 498 square miles is land and 21 square miles is water.

History

The area that is now Niagara County was originally part of the Iroquois Confederacy, and was inhabited by the Neutral Nation and the Seneca Nation of the Iroquois. The first Europeans to settle in the area were the French, who established trading posts in the area in the late 17th century. The area was ceded to the British in 1763, and was part of the Phelps and Gorham Purchase in 1788.
In 1808, Niagara County was formed from part of Genesee County. The county was named after the Niagara River, which flows through the county. The county seat was originally located in Buffalo, but was moved to Lockport in 1823.
The county was an important center of the Underground Railroad, and was home to many abolitionists. During the Civil War, the county was a major supplier of troops for the Union Army.

Geography

Niagara County is located in the western part of New York State, along the Niagara River and Lake Ontario. It is bordered by Erie County to the east, Genesee County to the south, and Orleans County to the west. The county has a total area of 519 square miles, of which 498 square miles is land and 21 square miles is water.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Niagara Escarpment and the Niagara Frontier. The Niagara Escarpment is a ridge of land that runs along the eastern edge of the county, and is home to many of the county's most scenic areas. The Niagara Frontier is the western part of the county, and is home to the cities of Niagara Falls and Lockport.
The county is home to several state parks, including Niagara Falls State Park, Whirlpool State Park, and Four Mile Creek State Park.

Economy

Niagara County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. The county is home to several major employers, including General Motors, Delphi Automotive, and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with dairy farming and fruit production being the main industries. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with Niagara Falls being the county's main tourist attraction.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Niagara County was 216,469. The population is made up of a mix of races and ethnicities, with the largest group being White (87.3%), followed by African American (7.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3.2%), and Asian (1.3%).
The median household income in the county is $48,945, and the median family income is $58,945. The per capita income is $25,845. The poverty rate is 13.2%, and the unemployment rate is 8.2%.

Conclusion

Niagara County is located in the western part of New York State, along the Niagara River and Lake Ontario. It has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. The population is made up of a mix of races and ethnicities, with the largest group being White. The median household income in the county is $48,945, and the poverty rate is 13.2%. Niagara County is home to several state parks, and is an important center of the Underground Railroad.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Niagara County?
Per Capita income in Niagara County is $36,556.
What is the Median Family Income in Niagara County?
Median Family Income in Niagara County is $85,934.
What is the Median Household income in Niagara County?
Median Household Income in Niagara County is $65,882.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Niagara County?
Income or Wage Gap in Niagara County is 27.5%.
Women in Niagara County earn 72.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Niagara County?
Family Income Deficit in Niagara County is $11,254.
Families that are below poverty line in Niagara County earn $11,254 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Niagara County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Niagara County is 0.44.
What is the Total Population of Niagara County?
Total Population of Niagara County is 212,230.
What is the Total Male Population of Niagara County?
Total Male Population of Niagara County is 104,348.
What is the Total Female Population of Niagara County?
Total Female Population of Niagara County is 107,882.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Niagara County?
There are 96.72 Males per 100 Females in Niagara County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Niagara County?
There are 103.39 Females per 100 Males in Niagara County.
What is the Median Population Age in Niagara County?
Median Population Age in Niagara County is 43.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Niagara County
Average Family Size in Niagara County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Niagara County
Average Household Size in Niagara County is 2.3 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Niagara County?
There are 106,863 People in the Labor Forcein in Niagara County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Niagara County?
60.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Niagara County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Niagara County?
Unemployment Rate in Niagara County is 5.8%.