Niagara Falls is a city located in Niagara County New York. Niagara Falls has a 2024 population of 47,291. Niagara Falls is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -2.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,521 in 2020.
The average household income in Niagara Falls is $62,833 with a poverty rate of 25.06%. The median age in Niagara Falls is 40.3 years: 39.5 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
Niagara Falls is located in Ontario, Canada. It is located across the river from another Niagara Falls – the city in New York.
Almost 20% of the population of Niagara Falls is under the age of 18, but overall the city’s population is older the nation’s average. Approximately 10% of the total population are visible minorities, including but not limited to Chinese and Filipino residents. The majority (almost 84%) identify as being Christian, with most following the Catholic religion. The area has lower crime rates than some of the surrounding communities, but still maintains
Breaking down the population in Niagra Falls by decade shows that the city has mostly experienced growth except for the period between 1951 and 1961 when the population dropped by 2.3%. However, Niagara Falls immediately bounced back over the next ten years, when the population grew by a staggering 200%. Between 2011 and 2016, the population rose 6.1%, showing that the city is going to continue to grow in the coming years to soon hit that 100,000 resident milestone.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Niagara Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,343 | 66.68% |
| Black or African American | 8,667 | 17.87% |
| Two or more races | 4,790 | 9.88% |
| Other race | 1,175 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 1,045 | 2.15% |
| Native American | 470 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,428 | 2.14 | 56 | 44 |
| Non Family | 10,724 | 1.2 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Married | 6,384 | 2.97 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Female | 3,959 | 3.09 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Male | 1,361 | 2.97 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,076 | 8.99% |
| Associates Degree | 3,863 | 11.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,429 | 12.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,089 | 9.03% |
| High School Graduate | 12,116 | 35.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,257 | 3.67% |
| Some College | 6,385 | 18.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,527 | 21,751 | 5,718 |
| Black | 5,690 | 4,788 | 865 |
| Hispanic | 1,757 | 1,468 | 271 |
| 2+ Races | 1,567 | 1,332 | 392 |
| Other Race | 867 | 710 | 142 |
| Asian | 591 | 439 | 235 |
| Native American | 397 | 346 | 31 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,733 | $58,750 | $42,457 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,151 | $69,758 | $63,406 |
| High School Graduate | $31,827 | $35,493 | $28,533 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,886 | $39,316 | $21,483 |
| Overall | $37,600 | $44,170 | $34,521 |
| Some College | $36,025 | $42,014 | $34,452 |
$37,600
Average Earnings
$44,170
Average Male
$34,521
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.14% of Niagara Falls residents speak only English, while 6.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,820 | 5,137 | 16.67% |
| Black | 8,649 | 3,140 | 36.3% |
| Multiple | 4,767 | 2,311 | 48.48% |
| Hispanic | 3,465 | 1,167 | 33.68% |
| Other | 1,175 | 517 | 44% |
| Asian | 1,000 | 500 | 50% |
| Native | 464 | 167 | 35.99% |
25.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.91%
Male Poverty Rate
27.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Niagara Falls is Asian, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Niagara Falls is White, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.53% |
| High School | 25.49% |
| Some College | 17.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.65% |
| Female Employed | 11.24% |
| Male Employed | 7.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,708 | $74,287 |
| Households | $45,932 | $62,833 |
| Married Families | $81,232 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,467 | $47,351 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,506
Number of Veterans
2,363
Male Veterans
143
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 999 |
| First Gulf War | 395 |
| Second Gulf War | 267 |
| Korea | 239 |
| World War II | 68 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 798 |
| 65 to 74 | 651 |
| 55 to 64 | 544 |
| 35 to 54 | 400 |
| 18 to 34 | 113 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,010 | 7.3% |
| Black | 316 | 4.76% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 5.2% |
| Other Race | 53 | 5.28% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 15 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 10 | 2.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.97%
Born in Niagara Falls
95.56%
Native Born
4.44%
Foreign Born
1.94%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
95.56% of Niagara Falls residents were born in the United States, with 80.97% having been born in New York. 1.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 45,754 | -308 | -0.67% |
| 2028 | 46,062 | -307 | -0.66% |
| 2027 | 46,369 | -307 | -0.66% |
| 2026 | 46,676 | -308 | -0.66% |
| 2025 | 46,984 | -307 | -0.65% |
| 2024 | 47,291 | -308 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 47,599 | -304 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 47,903 | -405 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 48,308 | -213 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 48,521 | 773 | 1.62% |
| 2019 | 47,748 | -279 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 48,027 | -232 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 48,259 | -263 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 48,522 | -252 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 48,774 | -313 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 49,087 | -243 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 49,330 | -198 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 49,528 | -233 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 49,761 | -235 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 49,996 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 55,593 | -6,247 | -10.1% |
| 1990 | 61,840 | -9,544 | -13.37% |
| 1980 | 71,384 | -14,231 | -16.62% |
| 1970 | 85,615 | -16,779 | -16.39% |
| 1960 | 102,394 | 11,522 | 12.68% |
| 1950 | 90,872 | 12,843 | 16.46% |
| 1940 | 78,029 | 2,569 | 3.4% |
| 1930 | 75,460 | 24,700 | 48.66% |
| 1920 | 50,760 | 20,315 | 66.73% |
| 1910 | 30,445 | 10,988 | 56.47% |
| 1900 | 19,457 | 13,955 | 253.64% |
| 1890 | 5,502 | 2,182 | 65.72% |
| 1880 | 3,320 | 314 | 10.45% |
| 1870 | 3,006 | -42,748 | -93.43% |