Cheektowaga, NY

Cheektowaga Map

Cheektowaga Map

Cheektowaga Overview

76,483
TOTAL POPULATION
36,922
MALE POPULATION
39,561
FEMALE POPULATION
93.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,897
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,433
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,066
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,696
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
41,910
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cheektowaga Area Codes

Race in Cheektowaga

The most populous races in Cheektowaga are White / Caucasian (58,949 | 77.1%), Black / African American (10,229 | 13.4%), and Two or more Races (3,732 | 4.9%).
Race in Cheektowaga
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,2232.9%
Black / African American10,22913.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific400.1%
Hispanic or Latino3,3434.4%
Native / Alaskan2340.3%
White / Caucasian58,94977.1%
Two or more Races3,7324.9%
Some other Race1,0761.4%
Total76,483100.0%

Ancestry in Cheektowaga

The most populous ancestries reported in Cheektowaga are Polish (20,003 | 26.2%), German (17,102 | 22.4%), Italian (10,311 | 13.5%), Irish (8,950 | 11.7%), and English (3,882 | 5.1%), together accounting for 78.8% of all Cheektowaga residents.
Ancestry in Cheektowaga
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan820.1%
African5850.8%
American1,5882.1%
Arab1,7932.3%
Armenian430.1%
Australian70.0%
Austrian2130.3%
Barbadian120.0%
Belgian160.0%
Bhutanese790.1%
Brazilian130.0%
British1520.2%
British West Indian120.0%
Bulgarian470.1%
Burmese680.1%
Canadian1210.2%
Central American2880.4%
Central American Indian60.0%
Cherokee2440.3%
Colombian390.1%
Costa Rican160.0%
Croatian1290.2%
Cuban510.1%
Czech850.1%
Czechoslovakian1230.2%
Danish80.0%
Delaware480.1%
Dominican3160.4%
Dutch5680.7%
Eastern European1990.3%
Egyptian1150.2%
English3,8825.1%
Estonian90.0%
Ethiopian360.1%
European8561.1%
Filipino280.0%
Finnish480.1%
French1,4771.9%
French Canadian4520.6%
German17,10222.4%
German Russian480.1%
Ghanaian70.0%
Greek4260.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro40.0%
Guatemalan180.0%
Haitian1070.1%
Hungarian4010.5%
Indian (Asian)1480.2%
Indonesian2190.3%
Iranian50.0%
Iraqi1940.3%
Irish8,95011.7%
Iroquois2540.3%
Italian10,31113.5%
Jamaican1760.2%
Jordanian420.1%
Kenyan10.0%
Korean940.1%
Laotian910.1%
Latvian190.0%
Lebanese5750.7%
Lithuanian850.1%
Malaysian240.0%
Mexican2970.4%
Native Hawaiian360.1%
Nigerian250.0%
Northern European50.0%
Norwegian1100.1%
Panamanian80.0%
Pennsylvania German150.0%
Peruvian80.0%
Polish20,00326.2%
Portuguese320.0%
Puerto Rican2,1232.8%
Romanian2270.3%
Russian4000.5%
Salvadoran2280.3%
Scandinavian490.1%
Scotch-Irish2500.3%
Scottish7200.9%
Serbian670.1%
Slavic350.1%
Slovak500.1%
Slovene110.0%
South African290.0%
South American470.1%
Spaniard730.1%
Spanish780.1%
Sri Lankan1610.2%
Subsaharan African7811.0%
Swedish2740.4%
Swiss890.1%
Syrian500.1%
Thai7941.0%
Turkish620.1%
Ukrainian2800.4%
Vietnamese3870.5%
Welsh2890.4%
West Indian740.1%
View All 99 Rows

Immigrants in Cheektowaga

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cheektowaga came from Asia (2,780 | 3.6%), South Central Asia (1,419 | 1.9%), Europe (1,289 | 1.7%), Western Asia (883 | 1.1%), and Eastern Europe (716 | 0.9%), together accounting for 9.3% of all Cheektowaga residents.
Immigrants in Cheektowaga
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2420.3%
Africa5490.7%
Asia2,7803.6%
Austria960.1%
Bangladesh4500.6%
Barbados120.0%
Brazil190.0%
Bulgaria640.1%
Canada3760.5%
Caribbean2720.4%
Central America570.1%
China1630.2%
Colombia220.0%
Congo130.0%
Croatia110.0%
Cuba710.1%
Dominican Republic820.1%
Eastern Africa2190.3%
Eastern Asia1870.2%
Eastern Europe7160.9%
Egypt340.0%
El Salvador140.0%
England410.1%
Eritrea360.1%
Ethiopia120.0%
Europe1,2891.7%
Germany2030.3%
Ghana1340.2%
Guatemala60.0%
Guyana290.0%
Haiti90.0%
Hong Kong260.0%
Hungary450.1%
India4280.6%
Iran50.0%
Iraq2010.3%
Ireland370.1%
Israel600.1%
Italy1180.2%
Jamaica300.0%
Japan70.0%
Jordan270.0%
Kenya10.0%
Korea170.0%
Kuwait130.0%
Latin America3990.5%
Lebanon1940.3%
Malaysia150.0%
Mexico370.1%
Middle Africa900.1%
Morocco50.0%
Nepal170.0%
Netherlands60.0%
Nigeria160.0%
Northern Africa590.1%
Northern Europe1370.2%
Pakistan900.1%
Philippines260.0%
Poland2370.3%
Romania2480.3%
Russia400.1%
Saudi Arabia830.1%
Serbia370.1%
South Africa210.0%
South America700.1%
South Central Asia1,4191.9%
South Eastern Asia2910.4%
Southern Europe1180.2%
Sri Lanka340.0%
Switzerland130.0%
Syria350.1%
Taiwan170.0%
Trinidad and Tobago430.1%
Turkey250.0%
Ukraine300.0%
Vietnam1280.2%
West Indies250.0%
Western Africa1600.2%
Western Asia8831.1%
Western Europe3180.4%
Yemen2340.3%
Zaire710.1%
View All 82 Rows

Sex and Age in Cheektowaga

Sex and Age in Cheektowaga

The most populous age groups in Cheektowaga are 30 to 34 Years (3,261 | 8.8%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (3,232 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cheektowaga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,069 (5.6%)1,585 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Years1,965 (5.3%)2,200 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years2,012 (5.4%)1,754 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years1,939 (5.2%)2,282 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years2,608 (7.1%)2,664 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years2,607 (7.1%)2,845 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years3,261 (8.8%)3,232 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Years3,108 (8.4%)2,752 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,750 (4.7%)1,793 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years2,043 (5.5%)2,204 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years2,245 (6.1%)2,011 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years2,421 (6.6%)2,444 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years2,615 (7.1%)2,765 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years2,084 (5.6%)2,632 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years1,367 (3.7%)1,789 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years1,095 (3.0%)2,119 (5.4%)
80 to 84 Years842 (2.3%)1,100 (2.8%)
85 Years and over891 (2.4%)1,390 (3.5%)
Total36,922 (100.0%)39,561 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cheektowaga

Median Family Size in Cheektowaga

The median family size in Cheektowaga is 2.91 persons per family, with married-couple families (12,985 | 69.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,588 | 8.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.32 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cheektowaga
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple12,985 (69.6%)3.03
Single Male/Father1,588 (8.5%)2.32
Single Female/Mother4,072 (21.8%)2.73
Total Families18,645 (100.0%)2.91

Median Household Size in Cheektowaga

The median household size in Cheektowaga is 2.19 persons per household, with married-couple households (12,985 | 38.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.05 persons per household. non-family households (15,420 | 45.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cheektowaga
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple12,985 (38.1%)3.05
Single Male/Father1,588 (4.7%)2.59
Single Female/Mother4,072 (11.9%)3.03
Non-family15,420 (45.3%)1.21
Total Households34,065 (100.0%)2.19

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cheektowaga

Out of a total of 34,065 households in Cheektowaga, 18,645 (54.7%) are family households, while 15,420 (45.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,171, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12,365.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cheektowaga
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-12,365 (36.3%)
2-Person Households9,171 (26.9%)2,846 (8.4%)
3-Person Households4,584 (13.5%)119 (0.4%)
4-Person Households3,015 (8.8%)90 (0.3%)
5-Person Households873 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households730 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households272 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,645 (54.7%)15,420 (45.3%)

Female Fertility in Cheektowaga

Fertility by Age in Cheektowaga

Average fertility rate in Cheektowaga is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cheektowaga
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years562 (67.1%)64.0
35 to 50 years275 (32.9%)38.0
Total837 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cheektowaga

86.7% of women with births (837) in Cheektowaga are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 14.2% 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 11.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cheektowaga
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years482 (85.8%)80 (14.2%)
35 to 50 years244 (88.7%)31 (11.3%)
Total726 (86.7%)111 (13.3%)

Fertility by Education in Cheektowaga

Average fertility rate in Cheektowaga is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 68.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 30.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cheektowaga
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School99 (11.8%)50.0
High School Diploma97 (11.6%)25.0
College or Associate's Degree237 (28.3%)39.0
Bachelor's Degree255 (30.5%)68.0
Graduate Degree149 (17.8%)58.0
Total837 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cheektowaga

13.3% of women with births in Cheektowaga are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 93.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 48.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cheektowaga
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School80 (80.8%)19 (19.2%)
High School Diploma50 (51.5%)47 (48.4%)
College or Associate's Degree221 (93.2%)16 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree238 (93.3%)17 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree137 (91.9%)12 (8.1%)
Total726 (86.7%)111 (13.3%)

Income in Cheektowaga

Income Overview in Cheektowaga

Per Capita Income in Cheektowaga is $34,897, while median incomes of families and households are $81,433 and $64,066 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income76,483$34,897
Median Family Income18,645$81,433
Mean Family Income18,645$93,507
Median Household Income34,065$64,066
Mean Household Income34,065$77,168
Income Deficit18,645$10,696
Wage / Income Gap (%)76,48317.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)76,48382.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index76,4830.40

Earnings by Sex in Cheektowaga

Average Earnings in Cheektowaga are $42,081, $46,119 for men and $37,939 for women, a difference of 17.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Cheektowaga
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male21,820 (50.4%)$46,119
Female21,507 (49.6%)$37,939
Total43,327 (100.0%)$42,081

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cheektowaga

The most common earnings brackets in Cheektowaga are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (2,769 | 12.7%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (1,871 | 8.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cheektowaga
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less627 (2.9%)838 (3.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999494 (2.3%)946 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499585 (2.7%)1,095 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999622 (2.9%)789 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499607 (2.8%)687 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999376 (1.7%)476 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499399 (1.8%)713 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999694 (3.2%)233 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499678 (3.1%)340 (1.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999404 (1.8%)749 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999750 (3.4%)1,284 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999949 (4.3%)1,529 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,159 (5.3%)1,677 (7.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,090 (9.6%)1,531 (7.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,815 (8.3%)1,302 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,051 (4.8%)1,336 (6.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,495 (11.4%)1,687 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,501 (6.9%)1,871 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,769 (12.7%)1,590 (7.4%)
$100,000+1,755 (8.0%)834 (3.9%)
Total21,820 (100.0%)21,507 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cheektowaga

Average earnings in Cheektowaga are $49,304 for men and $42,216 for women, a difference of 14.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,270, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,578. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,781, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,707.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cheektowaga
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,578$21,707
High School Diploma$44,588$33,579
College or Associate's Degree$49,713$40,684
Bachelor's Degree$58,062$52,596
Graduate Degree$73,270$62,781
Total$49,304$42,216

Family Income in Cheektowaga

Family Income Brackets in Cheektowaga

According to the Cheektowaga family income data, there are 4,307 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 186 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cheektowaga
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003922.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991861.0%
$15,000 to $24,9997834.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2126.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,29312.3%
$50,000 to $74,9993,43118.4%
$75,000 to $99,9993,65419.6%
$100,000 to $149,9994,30723.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991,6979.1%
$200,000+7093.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cheektowaga

4-person families (2,827 | 15.2%) account for the highest median family income in Cheektowaga with $106,520 per family, while 2-person families (9,872 | 52.9%) have the highest median income of $35,636 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cheektowaga
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families9,872 (52.9%)$71,272
3-Person Families4,275 (22.9%)$94,041
4-Person Families2,827 (15.2%)$106,520
5-Person Families857 (4.6%)$85,966
6-Person Families606 (3.3%)$81,667
7+ Person Families208 (1.1%)$0
Total18,645 (100.0%)$81,433

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cheektowaga

The median family income in Cheektowaga is $81,433, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,307) having the highest median family income of $135,677, while families with no earners (2,768) have the lowest median family income of $53,069, accounting for 12.4% and 14.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cheektowaga
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,768 (14.8%)$53,069
1 Earner6,170 (33.1%)$60,321
2 Earners7,400 (39.7%)$100,954
3+ Earners2,307 (12.4%)$135,677
Total18,645 (100.0%)$81,433

Household Income in Cheektowaga

Household Income Brackets in Cheektowaga

With 6,540 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Cheektowaga, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 886 households (2.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cheektowaga
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,3974.1%
$10,000 to $14,9998862.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992,9308.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993,0669.0%
$35,000 to $49,9994,80314.1%
$50,000 to $74,9996,54019.2%
$75,000 to $99,9995,21215.3%
$100,000 to $149,9996,06417.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992,1806.4%
$200,000+9542.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cheektowaga

The median household income in Cheektowaga is $64,066, with the highest median household income of $77,734 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,260 households (33.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,088, with 10,567 households (31.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cheektowaga
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years897 (2.6%)$50,865
25 to 44 Years11,260 (33.1%)$77,734
45 to 64 Years11,341 (33.3%)$72,272
65+ Years10,567 (31.0%)$40,088
Total34,065 (100.0%)$64,066

Poverty in Cheektowaga

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cheektowaga

With 8.1% poverty level for males and 9.5% for females among the residents of Cheektowaga, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 155 males (13.8%) and 226 females (24.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cheektowaga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years269 (13.3%)251 (15.9%)
5 Years8 (1.9%)16 (3.7%)
6 to 11 Years266 (11.7%)282 (11.4%)
12 to 14 Years155 (13.8%)226 (24.7%)
15 Years33 (7.6%)51 (10.6%)
16 and 17 Years63 (9.4%)59 (8.8%)
18 to 24 Years371 (11.8%)361 (11.4%)
25 to 34 Years275 (4.7%)630 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years364 (7.6%)333 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years374 (8.7%)311 (7.4%)
55 to 64 Years303 (6.0%)347 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years262 (7.6%)363 (8.3%)
75 Years and over173 (6.3%)422 (9.5%)
Total2,916 (8.1%)3,652 (9.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cheektowaga

According to the poverty statistics in Cheektowaga, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.1% of males and 96.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cheektowaga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,757 (86.7%)1,324 (84.1%)
5 Years404 (98.1%)413 (96.3%)
6 to 11 Years2,008 (88.3%)2,192 (88.6%)
12 to 14 Years971 (86.2%)690 (75.3%)
15 Years399 (92.4%)428 (89.3%)
16 and 17 Years607 (90.6%)614 (91.2%)
18 to 24 Years2,766 (88.2%)2,805 (88.6%)
25 to 34 Years5,535 (95.3%)5,300 (89.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,420 (92.4%)4,212 (92.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,914 (91.3%)3,904 (92.6%)
55 to 64 Years4,732 (94.0%)4,857 (93.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,177 (92.4%)4,008 (91.7%)
75 Years and over2,587 (93.7%)4,007 (90.5%)
Total33,277 (91.9%)34,754 (90.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cheektowaga

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cheektowaga show that 3.4% or 441 of the total 12,985 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 179 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cheektowaga
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,075 (97.8%)179 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children3,563 (95.6%)163 (4.4%)
3 or 4 Children906 (92.8%)70 (7.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total12,544 (96.6%)441 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cheektowaga

According to the poverty data in Cheektowaga, 6.1% or 97 single-father households and 11.7% or 475 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (17.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (50.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cheektowaga
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children21 (2.4%)58 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children71 (10.7%)309 (17.7%)
3 or 4 Children5 (17.9%)101 (41.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)7 (50.0%)
Total97 (6.1%)475 (11.7%)

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

The poverty data for Cheektowaga shows that 441 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 572 of the single-parent households (10.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 106 household (39.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cheektowaga
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children179 (2.2%)79 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children163 (4.4%)380 (15.8%)
3 or 4 Children70 (7.2%)106 (39.4%)
5 or more Children29 (100.0%)7 (25.9%)
Total441 (3.4%)572 (10.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Cheektowaga

Employment by Class of Employer in Cheektowaga

Among the 39,242 employed individuals in Cheektowaga, private company employees (27,303 | 69.6%), not-for-profit organizations (4,323 | 11.0%), and local government employees (2,828 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cheektowaga
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees27,30369.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9652.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,0662.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,32311.0%
Local Government Employees2,8287.2%
State Government Employees1,8804.8%
Federal Government Employees8692.2%
Unpaid Family Workers80.0%
Total39,242100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cheektowaga

According to the labor force statistics for Cheektowaga, out of the total population over 16 years of age (63,985), 65.5% or 41,910 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 1,634 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 91.8% or 8,632 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.6% or 426 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cheektowaga
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,806 (54.6%)426 (23.6%)
20 to 24 Years3,970 (75.3%)179 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years4,667 (85.6%)79 (1.7%)
30 to 34 Years5,707 (87.9%)217 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years8,632 (91.8%)250 (2.9%)
45 to 54 Years7,253 (85.3%)152 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years3,892 (80.0%)152 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years3,583 (66.6%)68 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,850 (23.5%)76 (4.1%)
75 Years and over535 (7.2%)39 (7.3%)
Total41,910 (65.5%)1,634 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cheektowaga

According to labor force statistics for Cheektowaga, 84.1% of individuals (33,721) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (40,096) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 910 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 90.8% or 11,365 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 112 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cheektowaga
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,696 (69.0%)162 (6.6%)
High School Diploma9,338 (81.0%)346 (3.0%)
College / Associate Degree11,350 (83.5%)245 (1.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,365 (90.8%)350 (2.8%)
Total33,721 (84.1%)1,083 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cheektowaga

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cheektowaga are Community & Social Service (3,951 | 9.8%), Management (3,164 | 7.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,460 | 6.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,450 | 6.1%), and Business & Financial (2,282 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cheektowaga

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cheektowaga, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (83.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.5%), and Architecture & Engineering (73.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.3%), Health Technologists (80.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (77.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cheektowaga
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,711 (54.1%)1,453 (45.9%)
Business & Financial867 (38.0%)1,415 (62.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,907 (77.5%)553 (22.5%)
Computers & Mathematics1,087 (83.4%)217 (16.6%)
Architecture & Engineering625 (73.4%)227 (26.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science195 (64.1%)109 (35.9%)
Community & Social Service 1,307 (33.1%)2,644 (66.9%)
Education, Arts & Media382 (38.6%)609 (61.5%)
Legal Services & Support206 (42.3%)281 (57.7%)
Education Instruction & Library420 (22.2%)1,472 (77.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment299 (51.5%)282 (48.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating434 (17.7%)2,016 (82.3%)
Health Technologists308 (19.6%)1,266 (80.4%)
Total (Category)6,226 (43.5%)8,081 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)20,270 (50.4%)19,947 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cheektowaga are Food Preparation & Serving (2,209 | 5.5%), Healthcare Support (1,435 | 3.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,421 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (1,077 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (866 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Cheektowaga

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cheektowaga, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (80.7%), Security & Protection (76.8%), and Law Enforcement (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (73.3%), Healthcare Support (72.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cheektowaga
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support400 (27.9%)1,035 (72.1%)
Security & Protection827 (76.8%)250 (23.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention369 (80.7%)88 (19.3%)
Law Enforcement458 (73.9%)162 (26.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving863 (39.1%)1,346 (60.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance879 (61.9%)542 (38.1%)
Personal Care & Service231 (26.7%)635 (73.3%)
Total (Category)3,200 (45.7%)3,808 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)20,270 (50.4%)19,947 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cheektowaga are Office & Administration (7,249 | 18.0%), and Sales & Related (4,043 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cheektowaga

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cheektowaga
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,053 (50.8%)1,990 (49.2%)
Office & Administration2,093 (28.9%)5,156 (71.1%)
Total (Category)4,146 (36.7%)7,146 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)20,270 (50.4%)19,947 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cheektowaga are Construction & Extraction (1,454 | 3.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,097 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (31 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cheektowaga

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cheektowaga
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,418 (97.5%)36 (2.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,083 (98.7%)14 (1.3%)
Total (Category)2,532 (98.1%)50 (1.9%)
Total (Overall)20,270 (50.4%)19,947 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cheektowaga are Production (2,187 | 5.4%), Material Moving (1,471 | 3.7%), and Transportation (1,370 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cheektowaga

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cheektowaga
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,730 (79.1%)457 (20.9%)
Transportation1,220 (89.0%)150 (11.0%)
Material Moving1,216 (82.7%)255 (17.3%)
Total (Category)4,166 (82.9%)862 (17.1%)
Total (Overall)20,270 (50.4%)19,947 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cheektowaga

Employment Industries in Cheektowaga

The major employment industries in Cheektowaga include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,630 | 19.0%), Retail Trade (4,699 | 11.7%), Manufacturing (4,348 | 10.8%), Finance & Insurance (3,138 | 7.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,130 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Cheektowaga

Employment Industries by Sex in Cheektowaga

The Cheektowaga industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (82.3%), and Manufacturing (79.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (81.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.0%), and Educational Services (70.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cheektowaga
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (61.1%)7 (38.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,676 (89.7%)193 (10.3%)
Manufacturing3,452 (79.4%)896 (20.6%)
Wholesale Trade530 (65.1%)284 (34.9%)
Retail Trade2,582 (54.9%)2,117 (45.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,495 (82.3%)321 (17.7%)
Utilities164 (72.6%)62 (27.4%)
Information363 (58.7%)255 (41.3%)
Finance & Insurance962 (30.7%)2,176 (69.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing402 (65.4%)213 (34.6%)
Professional & Scientific1,268 (52.2%)1,160 (47.8%)
Enterprise Management8 (18.2%)36 (81.8%)
Administrative & Support1,038 (69.0%)466 (31.0%)
Educational Services924 (30.0%)2,154 (70.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,907 (25.0%)5,723 (75.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation296 (43.3%)388 (56.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,281 (40.9%)1,849 (59.1%)
Public Administration991 (59.8%)665 (40.2%)
Total20,270 (50.4%)19,947 (49.6%)

Education in Cheektowaga

School Enrollment in Cheektowaga

The most common levels of schooling among the 16,055 students in Cheektowaga are college / undergraduate (4,542 | 28.3%), elementary school (3,497 | 21.8%), and high school (3,109 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Cheektowaga
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7955.0%
Kindergarten5933.7%
Elementary School3,49721.8%
Middle School2,68016.7%
High School3,10919.4%
College / Undergraduate4,54228.3%
Graduate / Professional8395.2%
Total16,055100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cheektowaga

Out of a total of 16,055 students who are enrolled in schools in Cheektowaga, 2,665 (16.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 13,390 (83.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 804 (38.0% 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 3,418 (93.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cheektowaga
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds398 (70.9%)163 (29.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,542 (90.9%)354 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,418 (93.9%)222 (6.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,994 (90.8%)201 (9.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,062 (72.2%)409 (27.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,314 (62.0%)804 (38.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,195 (76.6%)365 (23.4%)
35 Years and over466 (75.9%)148 (24.1%)
Total13,390 (83.4%)2,665 (16.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cheektowaga

Business (2,925 | 18.0%), education (1,919 | 11.8%), science & technology (1,732 | 10.6%), social sciences (1,435 | 8.8%), and arts & humanities (1,312 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 16,286 individuals in Cheektowaga who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cheektowaga
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6714.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7374.5%
Physical & Health Sciences4392.7%
Psychology9816.0%
Social Sciences1,4358.8%
Engineering9435.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies3242.0%
Science & Technology1,73210.6%
Business2,92518.0%
Education1,91911.8%
Literature & Languages5153.2%
Liberal Arts & History9015.5%
Visual & Performing Arts7104.4%
Communications7424.6%
Arts & Humanities1,3128.1%
Total16,286100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cheektowaga

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cheektowaga

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cheektowaga are males with 2 vehicles (9,423, accounting for 47.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,641, making up 49.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cheektowaga
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle568 (2.9%)767 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle4,511 (22.9%)5,164 (27.1%)
2 Vehicles9,423 (47.8%)8,641 (45.3%)
3 Vehicles3,717 (18.9%)3,243 (17.0%)
4 Vehicles1,250 (6.4%)1,152 (6.0%)
5 or more Vehicles224 (1.1%)104 (0.5%)
Total19,693 (100.0%)19,071 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cheektowaga

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cheektowaga are 15 to 19 minutes (8,756 commuters, 24.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (7,439 commuters, 20.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (7,041 commuters, 19.5%).
Commute Time in Cheektowaga
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7682.1%
5 to 9 Minutes3,3519.3%
10 to 14 Minutes7,04119.5%
15 to 19 Minutes8,75624.3%
20 to 24 Minutes7,43920.6%
25 to 29 Minutes2,4886.9%
30 to 34 Minutes3,4109.5%
35 to 39 Minutes3581.0%
40 to 44 Minutes4941.4%
45 to 59 Minutes9212.6%
60 to 89 Minutes4981.4%
90 or more Minutes5181.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Cheektowaga

The most common commute times in Cheektowaga are 15 to 19 minutes (4,438 commuters, 24.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,318 commuters, 24.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cheektowaga
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes440 (2.4%)328 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,597 (8.6%)1,754 (10.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,512 (19.0%)3,529 (20.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,438 (24.0%)4,318 (24.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,033 (21.8%)3,406 (19.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes988 (5.3%)1,500 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,969 (10.6%)1,441 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes172 (0.9%)186 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes383 (2.1%)111 (0.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes435 (2.4%)486 (2.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes219 (1.2%)279 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes337 (1.8%)181 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cheektowaga

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cheektowaga are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,865, 15.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,328, 19.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cheektowaga
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM822 (4.4%)615 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM739 (4.0%)78 (0.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM747 (4.0%)586 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,624 (8.8%)1,029 (5.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,982 (10.7%)1,217 (7.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,075 (11.2%)2,364 (13.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,212 (11.9%)2,597 (14.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,865 (15.5%)3,328 (19.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM735 (4.0%)1,515 (8.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM775 (4.2%)1,207 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM289 (1.6%)491 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM354 (1.9%)239 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,614 (8.7%)1,265 (7.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,690 (9.1%)988 (5.6%)
Total18,523 (100.0%)17,519 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cheektowaga

Occupancy by Ownership in Cheektowaga

Of the total 34,065 dwellings in Cheektowaga, owner-occupied units account for 23,780 (69.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,285 (30.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cheektowaga
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23,78069.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10,28530.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units34,065100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cheektowaga

Occupancy by Household Size in Cheektowaga
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12,36536.3%
2-Person Household12,01735.3%
3-Person Household4,70313.8%
4+ Person Household4,98014.6%
Total Housing Units34,065100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cheektowaga

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cheektowaga
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7,317 (59.2%)5,048 (40.8%)
2-Person Household8,897 (74.0%)3,120 (26.0%)
3-Person Household3,574 (76.0%)1,129 (24.0%)
4+ Person Household3,992 (80.2%)988 (19.8%)
Total Housing Units23,780 (69.8%)10,285 (30.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cheektowaga

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cheektowaga
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School996 (55.5%)800 (44.5%)
High School Diploma7,734 (68.1%)3,624 (31.9%)
College/Associate Degree7,749 (68.8%)3,510 (31.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,301 (75.6%)2,351 (24.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cheektowaga

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cheektowaga
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,36918.7%
35 to 44 Years5,78817.0%
45 to 54 Years5,11515.0%
55 to 64 Years6,22618.3%
65 to 74 Years5,32315.6%
75 to 84 Years3,51410.3%
85 Years and Over1,7305.1%
Total34,065100.0%

Housing Finances in Cheektowaga

Median Income by Occupancy in Cheektowaga

Median Income by Occupancy in Cheektowaga
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied23,780 (69.8%)$74,186
Renter-Occupied10,285 (30.2%)$42,637
Average34,065 (100.0%)$64,066

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cheektowaga

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cheektowaga
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000508 (2.1%)326 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999170 (0.7%)401 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999409 (1.7%)492 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999548 (2.3%)679 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999880 (3.7%)837 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,675 (7.0%)1,403 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,219 (13.5%)1,587 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,593 (19.3%)1,936 (18.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,768 (15.9%)1,434 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,213 (21.9%)850 (8.3%)
$150,000 or more2,797 (11.8%)340 (3.3%)
Total23,780 (100.0%)10,285 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cheektowaga

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cheektowaga
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300787 (3.3%)57 (0.5%)
$300 to $4992,576 (10.8%)447 (4.3%)
$500 to $7995,562 (23.4%)1,846 (17.9%)
$800 to $9993,163 (13.3%)3,052 (29.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,472 (31.4%)3,745 (36.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,092 (13.0%)307 (3.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499581 (2.4%)108 (1.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999325 (1.4%)17 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more222 (0.9%)142 (1.4%)
Total23,780 (100.0%)10,285 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cheektowaga

Housing Structures in Cheektowaga

Housing Structures in Cheektowaga
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached22,09964.9%
Single Unit, Attached5591.6%
2 Unit Apartments5,22615.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,9095.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,4054.1%
10 or more Apartments1,7415.1%
Mobile Home / Other1,1263.3%
Total34,065100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cheektowaga

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cheektowaga
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached20,611 (93.3%)1,488 (6.7%)
Single Unit, Attached286 (51.2%)273 (48.8%)
2 Unit Apartments1,595 (30.5%)3,631 (69.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments193 (10.1%)1,716 (89.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments88 (6.3%)1,317 (93.7%)
10 or more Apartments109 (6.3%)1,632 (93.7%)
Mobile Home / Other898 (79.7%)228 (20.3%)
Total23,780 (69.8%)10,285 (30.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cheektowaga

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cheektowaga
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room80 (0.3%)512 (5.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms221 (0.9%)1,149 (11.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms7,153 (30.1%)6,430 (62.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms11,942 (50.2%)1,918 (18.6%)
8 or more Rooms4,384 (18.4%)276 (2.7%)
Total23,780 (100.0%)10,285 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cheektowaga

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cheektowaga
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas22,556 (94.9%)8,243 (80.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas318 (1.3%)314 (3.0%)
Electricity588 (2.5%)1,551 (15.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene146 (0.6%)46 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels151 (0.6%)107 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used21 (0.1%)24 (0.2%)
Total23,780 (100.0%)10,285 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cheektowaga

Household Vehicle Usage in Cheektowaga
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,070 (4.5%)2,024 (19.7%)
1 Vehicle8,670 (36.5%)5,598 (54.4%)
2 Vehicles10,046 (42.2%)2,471 (24.0%)
3 or more Vehicles3,994 (16.8%)192 (1.9%)
Total23,780 (100.0%)10,285 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cheektowaga

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cheektowaga

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9,53114,249
Median Property Value$146,100$155,400
Median Household Income$55,574$2,018
Monthly Housing Costs$579$222
Real Estate Taxes$3,790$544

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cheektowaga

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cheektowaga
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000735 (7.7%)370 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,601 (16.8%)1,415 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,835 (71.7%)11,673 (81.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999224 (2.4%)436 (3.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99922 (0.2%)55 (0.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99954 (0.6%)154 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more60 (0.6%)146 (1.0%)
Total9,531 (100.0%)14,249 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cheektowaga

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cheektowaga
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000524 (5.5%)524 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,294 (13.6%)154 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,025 (10.7%)543 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,468 (15.4%)650 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,990 (20.9%)1,751 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,189 (12.5%)2,603 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,262 (13.2%)2,579 (18.1%)
$150,000 or more779 (8.2%)3,951 (27.7%)
Total9,531 (100.0%)14,249 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cheektowaga

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cheektowaga
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,780 (39.7%)88,872 (623.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,741 (18.3%)8,067 (56.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,120 (11.7%)2,997 (21.0%)
4.0x or more2,671 (28.0%)1,260 (8.8%)
Total9,531 (100.0%)14,249 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cheektowaga

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cheektowaga
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800387 (4.1%)60 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499364 (3.8%)322 (2.3%)
$800 to $1,4997,864 (82.5%)224 (1.6%)
Total9,531 (100.0%)14,249 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cheektowaga

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cheektowaga

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cheektowaga
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,435 (98.6%)61 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years10,227 (98.7%)130 (1.3%)
19 to 25 Years6,981 (95.9%)300 (4.1%)
26 to 34 Years10,292 (94.9%)558 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years8,797 (93.7%)588 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years8,043 (94.6%)460 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years10,077 (98.4%)162 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years7,773 (99.5%)37 (0.5%)
75 Years and older7,182 (99.9%)7 (0.1%)
Total73,807 (97.0%)2,303 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cheektowaga

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cheektowaga
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,435 (98.6%)61 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen10,227 (98.7%)130 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,981 (95.9%)300 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cheektowaga

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cheektowaga
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007,391 (97.5%)187 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99913,659 (96.0%)565 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,091 (96.9%)414 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,789 (96.7%)401 (3.3%)
$100,000 and over26,496 (97.6%)660 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cheektowaga

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cheektowaga
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,718 (38.2%)3,037 (67.5%)
6 to 18 Years4,734 (45.7%)6,350 (61.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,521 (20.9%)5,672 (77.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,199 (20.3%)8,529 (78.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,058 (21.9%)6,985 (74.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,960 (23.1%)6,487 (76.3%)
55 to 64 Years2,301 (22.5%)8,390 (81.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,458 (95.5%)5,023 (64.3%)
75 Years and over7,124 (99.1%)5,484 (76.3%)
Total31,073 (40.8%)55,957 (73.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cheektowaga

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cheektowaga
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (0.6%)10 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years433 (8.5%)226 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years499 (5.4%)484 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,629 (11.5%)1,710 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years916 (26.6%)852 (19.5%)
75 Years and over1,119 (40.5%)1,933 (43.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cheektowaga

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cheektowaga: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (0.6%)10 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years24 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years60 (0.6%)64 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years394 (2.8%)164 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years313 (9.1%)228 (5.2%)
75 Years and over629 (22.8%)713 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cheektowaga: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years109 (2.1%)37 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years75 (0.8%)53 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years274 (1.9%)233 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years183 (5.3%)125 (2.9%)
75 Years and over162 (5.9%)209 (4.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cheektowaga: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years386 (7.6%)187 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years388 (4.2%)298 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years355 (2.5%)614 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years123 (3.6%)155 (3.5%)
75 Years and over324 (11.7%)345 (7.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cheektowaga: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (0.6%)12 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years90 (1.0%)131 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years688 (4.9%)1,005 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years565 (16.4%)620 (14.2%)
75 Years and over555 (20.1%)1,426 (32.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cheektowaga: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years26 (0.5%)63 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years59 (0.6%)53 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years274 (1.9%)327 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years137 (4.0%)101 (2.3%)
75 Years and over313 (11.3%)430 (9.7%)

Technology Access in Cheektowaga

Computing Device Access in Cheektowaga

Computing Device Access in Cheektowaga
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25,55375.0%
Smartphone26,64778.2%
Tablet20,16359.2%
No Computing Device3,50010.3%
Total34,065100.0%

Internet Access in Cheektowaga

Internet Access in Cheektowaga
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1360.4%
Broadband Home25,06273.6%
Cellular Data Only3,3119.7%
Satellite Internet1,6144.7%
No Internet4,83414.2%
Total34,065100.0%

Cheektowaga Summary

Cheektowaga is a town located in Erie County, New York, United States. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 88,226. The town is in the north-central part of the county and borders the city of Buffalo.

History

Cheektowaga was first settled in 1806 by a group of German immigrants. The town was originally part of the town of Amherst, but was separated in 1839 and incorporated as its own town. The name Cheektowaga is derived from a Native American word meaning "place of the crabapple tree".
The town was largely agricultural until the 1950s, when it began to experience rapid growth due to the influx of people from Buffalo. This growth continued into the 1970s, when the town became a major suburb of Buffalo.

Geography

Cheektowaga is located in the north-central part of Erie County, bordered by the city of Buffalo to the west and the towns of Amherst and Lancaster to the east. The town is located on the eastern edge of the Niagara Frontier, and is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area.
The town has a total area of 33.2 square miles, of which 32.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The town is bisected by the Niagara River, which forms the border between Erie County and Niagara County.

Economy

Cheektowaga is home to a variety of businesses and industries. The town is home to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, which is the largest airport in the region. The airport is a major employer in the town, as well as a major source of economic activity.
The town is also home to a number of retail and service businesses, including the Walden Galleria Mall, which is the largest shopping mall in the region. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing and industrial businesses, including General Motors, which has a large plant in the town.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 88,226 people, 35,945 households, and 22,945 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,664.3 people per square mile. There were 37,945 housing units at an average density of 1,150.7 per square mile.
The racial makeup of the town was 87.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. Males had a median income of $41,945 versus $31,945 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cheektowaga?
Total Population of Cheektowaga is 76,483.
What is the Total Male Population of Cheektowaga?
Total Male Population of Cheektowaga is 36,922.
What is the Total Female Population of Cheektowaga?
Total Female Population of Cheektowaga is 39,561.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cheektowaga?
There are 93.33 Males per 100 Females in Cheektowaga.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cheektowaga?
There are 107.15 Females per 100 Males in Cheektowaga.
What is the Median Population Age in Cheektowaga?
Median Population Age in Cheektowaga is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cheektowaga
Average Family Size in Cheektowaga is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cheektowaga
Average Household Size in Cheektowaga is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cheektowaga?
Per Capita income in Cheektowaga is $34,897.
What is the Median Family Income in Cheektowaga?
Median Family Income in Cheektowaga is $81,433.
What is the Median Household income in Cheektowaga?
Median Household Income in Cheektowaga is $64,066.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cheektowaga?
Income or Wage Gap in Cheektowaga is 17.7%.
Women in Cheektowaga earn 82.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cheektowaga?
Family Income Deficit in Cheektowaga is $10,696.
Families that are below poverty line in Cheektowaga earn $10,696 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cheektowaga?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cheektowaga is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cheektowaga?
There are 41,910 People in the Labor Forcein in Cheektowaga.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cheektowaga?
65.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Cheektowaga.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cheektowaga?
Unemployment Rate in Cheektowaga is 3.9%.