Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY

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2023 Population
106,412
0.357% 1-year decline
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
44
0.457% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
9.44%
4.6% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$76,930
5.49% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$195,800
11% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
49,219
1.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY had a population of 106k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $76,930. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY declined from 106,793 to 106,412, a −0.357% decrease and its median household income grew from $72,927 to $76,930, a 5.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.75%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.924%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.923%).

4.48% of the households in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY are Niagara University (1,138 degrees awarded in 2022), Niagara County Community College (824 degrees), and Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (441593) (9 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was $195,800, and the homeownership rate was 77.3%.

Most people in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 106k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.85% of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (4.09k people).

In 2023, there were 18.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93k people) in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY are Spanish (1,296 households), German (497 households), and Italian (479 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
54,520
Women
51.1%
52,277
Men
48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 106,797 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

98.4%
2023 Citizenship
98.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    93k ± 1.02k
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    5.05k ± 659
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.85k ± 686
2.57%
Hispanic Population
2.73k people

In 2023, there were 18.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93k people) in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.57% of the people in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY are hispanic (2.73k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    910 ± 737 people
  2. Germany
    491 ± 543 people
  3. Jamaica
    480 ± 537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was Canada, the natal country of 910 Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Germany with 491 and Jamaica with 480.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.85%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
4.09k people
3.72%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
3.98k people

As of 2023, 3.85% of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY residents (4.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was 3.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,296 households (1.28%)
  2. German
    497 households (0.491%)
  3. Italian
    479 households (0.473%)

4.48% of the households in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 1.28% of the households in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,482 ± 343
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,453 ± 324
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    833 ± 250

Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY employs 49.2k people. The largest industries in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (3,581 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,023 people), and Construction (2,896 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($144,744), Legal services ($129,705), and Coating, engraving, heat treating & allied activities ($125,261).

Males in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,336. The income inequality in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
23,428
Women
48.8%
24,575
Men
51.2%

The workforce of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 48,003 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

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Occupations

49.2k
2022 Value
1.1%
1 Year growth
± 1.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 1.1%, from 48.7k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY, are Registered nurses (1,380 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,368 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,330 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

49.2k
2022 Value
1.1%
1 Year growth
± 1.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 1.1%, from 48.7k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,581 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,023 people), and Construction (2,896 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,831
Median earning men ± $2,449
$42,391
Median earning women ± $2,012

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($87,594), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,819), and Manufacturing ($67,722).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($70,114), Public Administration ($61,004), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,833).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY awarded 1,971 degrees. The student population of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,875 male students and 4,833 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY are White (1,330 and 80.9%), followed by Black or African American (104 and 6.32%), Hispanic or Latino (82 and 4.98%), and Two or More Races (68 and 4.13%).

The largest universities in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Niagara University (1,138 and 57.7%), Niagara County Community College (824 and 41.8%), and Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (441593) (9 and 0.457%).

The most popular majors in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY are Registered Nursing (167 and 8.47%), General Education (137 and 6.95%), and General Business Administration & Management (126 and 6.39%).

The median tuition cost in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $35,400.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,708 (37.3% men and 62.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,708 students enrolled in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,249 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 137 degrees awarded
  2. 88 degrees awarded
  3. 61 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was General Education with 137 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,138 degrees awarded
  2. 824 degrees awarded
  3. 9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Niagara University with 1,138 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 679 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY, which is 0.526 times less than the 1,292 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,330 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 104 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,780) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.779% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.473% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (25.9k), Some college (18.2k), and Bachelors Degree (13.6k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was $195,800 in 2023, which is 0.645 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $176,400 to $195,800, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY is 77.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY is $76,930. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $179,572, followed by Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $177,181 and $171,948.

Property

$195,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,137
$34,225
Median Property Taxes
±$1,209

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Rent vs Own

77.3%
Homeownership
2023
61.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 77.3% of the housing units in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.3%.

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Income by Location

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In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $179,572, followed by Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $177,181 and $171,948.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$76,930
Median Household Income
± $3,669
44.3k
Number of Households
± 1,540

In 2023, the median household income of the 44.3k households in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY grew to $76,930 from the previous year's value of $72,927.

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Wage Distribution

0.417
2022 Wage GINI in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY
0.417
2021 Wage GINI in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY

In 2022, the income inequality in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0351% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.87%)
  3. Carpooled (7.52%)

In 2023, 79.8% of workers in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.87%) and those who carpooled to work (7.52%).

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Commute Time

24.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY (9.78k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

97.3% of the population of Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 51% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,174 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1,180 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.73%
Uninsured
51%
Employer Coverage
17.1%
Medicaid
15.2%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
1.42%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY grew by 10.8% from 2.47% to 2.73%.

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