Niagara County's estimated 2026 population is 209,342 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Niagara County is the 18th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 216,474 and has seen a growth of -3.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Niagara County includes 83.91% White, 6.59% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (83.91%)
Black or African American (6.59%)
Two or more races (6.42%)
Other race (1.31%)
Asian (1.2%)
Native American (0.54%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177,330 | 83.91% |
| Black or African American | 13,932 | 6.59% |
| Two or more races | 13,565 | 6.42% |
| Other race | 2,779 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 2,543 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 1,139 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Niagara County's average per capita income is $48,588. Household income levels show a median of $67,809. The poverty rate stands at 13.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,042 | $123,396 |
| Families | $88,304 | $106,979 |
| Households | $67,809 | $87,095 |
| Non Families | $39,663 | $52,075 |
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