West Seneca, NY

Census Place

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2023 Population
45,329
0.128% 1-year decline
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
44.3
0.673% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
8.32%
14.4% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$75,465
0.0398% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$215,000
8.86% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
23,623
2.41% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West Seneca, NY had a population of 45.3k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $75,465. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Seneca, NY declined from 45,387 to 45,329, a −0.128% decrease and its median household income grew from $75,435 to $75,465, a 0.0398% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Seneca, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.6%), White (Hispanic) (2.09%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.97%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.37%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.827%).

None of the households in West Seneca, 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.

99.3% of the residents in West Seneca, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Seneca, NY are Erie 1 BOCES (492 degrees awarded in 2023) and Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca (91 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in West Seneca, NY was $215,000, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

Most people in West Seneca, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in West Seneca, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Seneca, NY is home to a population of 45.3k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.36% of West Seneca, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.07k people).

In 2023, there were 43.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.5k people) in West Seneca, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 948 White (Hispanic) and 895 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%
2023 Citizenship
99.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of West Seneca, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Seneca, NY was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Seneca, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    41.5k ± 696
  2. White (Hispanic)
    948 ± 431
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    895 ± 461
4.05%
Hispanic Population
1.83k people

In 2023, there were 43.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.5k people) in West Seneca, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 948 White (Hispanic) and 895 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.05% of the people in West Seneca, NY are hispanic (1.83k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    493,200 ± 17,027 people
  2. China
    410,969 ± 15,575 people
  3. Jamaica
    234,174 ± 11,811 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 493,200 New York residents, followed by China with 410,969 and Jamaica with 234,174.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.36%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.07k people
2.57%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.17k people

As of 2023, 2.36% of West Seneca, NY residents (1.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Seneca, NY was 2.57%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    960 ± 209
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    492 ± 178
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    396 ± 162

West Seneca, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Seneca, NY employs 23.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in West Seneca, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,398 people), Retail Trade (2,794 people), and Manufacturing (2,443 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($138,194), Public Administration ($76,729), and Wholesale Trade ($73,600).

Employment

Occupations

23.6k
2023 Value
± 1,203
−2.41%
1 Year decline
± 7.33%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Seneca, NY declined at a rate of −2.41%, from 24.2k employees to 23.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Seneca, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,241 people), Management Occupations (2,367 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,141 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Seneca, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.6k
2023 Value
± 1,203
−2.41%
1 Year decline
± 7.33%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Seneca, NY declined at a rate of −2.41%, from 24.2k employees to 23.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Seneca, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,398 people), Retail Trade (2,794 people), and Manufacturing (2,443 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Seneca, NY, though some of these residents may live in West Seneca, 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

$59,236
Median earning men ± $2,394
$42,493
Median earning women ± $4,972

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($96,146), Wholesale Trade ($87,273), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,353), Public Administration ($55,761), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,800).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 2023, universities in West Seneca, NY awarded 583 degrees. The student population of West Seneca, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 69 male students and 310 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Seneca, NY are White (364 and 62.4%), followed by Black or African American (154 and 26.4%), Hispanic or Latino (41 and 7.03%), and Asian (11 and 1.89%).

The largest universities in West Seneca, NY by number of degrees awarded are Erie 1 BOCES (492 and 84.4%) and Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca (91 and 15.6%).

The most popular majors in West Seneca, NY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (121 and 20.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (112 and 19.2%), and Electrician (94 and 16.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2019 in West Seneca, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 20.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 67.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 379 (18.2% men and 81.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 379 students enrolled in West Seneca, NY, 18.2% men and 81.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 225 records, of which 79.1% were women and 20.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
    112 degrees awarded
  2. Welding Technology
    63 degrees awarded
  3. HVAC Maintenance
    25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in West Seneca, NY was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 112 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Erie 1 BOCES
    492 degrees awarded
  2. Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca
    91 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Erie 1 BOCES with 492 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 220 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Seneca, NY, which is 0.606 times less than the 363 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 364 degrees mean that there were 2.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 154 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.82% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.86% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.99M), Bachelors Degree (3.38M), and Some college (2.73M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Seneca, NY was $215,000 in 2023, which is 0.709 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $197,500 to $215,000, a 8.86% increase. The homeownership rate in West Seneca, NY is 76.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in West Seneca, NY have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Seneca, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$215,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,078
$15,470
Median Property Taxes
±$868

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Seneca, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

76.4%
Homeownership
2023
60%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 76.4% of the housing units in West Seneca, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in West Seneca, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$75,465
Median Household Income
± $3,971
20.3k
Number of Households
± 1,038

In 2023, the median household income of the 20.3k households in West Seneca, NY grew to $75,465 from the previous year's value of $75,435.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Seneca, NY is from New York.
0.493
2023 Wage GINI in New York
0.494
2022 Wage GINI in New York

In 2023, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0797% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (81.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (10%)
  3. Carpooled (5.6%)

In 2023, 81.8% of workers in West Seneca, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (5.6%).

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Commute Time

23 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Seneca, NY have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in West Seneca, 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 West Seneca, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Seneca, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Seneca, NY (3.75k out of 45.1k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Seneca, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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Health

96.8% of the population of West Seneca, NY has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.05% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.24%
Uninsured
54.3%
Employer Coverage
11.7%
Medicaid
16%
Medicare
13.2%
Non-Group
1.57%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Seneca, NY grew by 4.83% from 3.09% to 3.24%.

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