Tonawanda City, NY Demographics
What is the population of Tonawanda?
There are 15,096 residents in Tonawanda, with a median age of 42. Of this, 50.47% are males and 49.53% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.36% of the resident pool in Tonawanda, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.97%. Additionally, 4.67% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 12,967 people in Tonawanda currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 15,096 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 7,619 | -0.7% |
| Female Population | 7,477 | 0.2% |
Male Population 50.47%
Female Population 49.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | -3.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 13,791 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 600 | 8.9% |
| Not Citizen | 705 | -8.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.36%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.97%
Not Citizen 4.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 40 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,498 | 8.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 395 | 19.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 42 | -54.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 12,967 | -0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.27%
Moved from Same County 10.03%
Moved from Same State 2.64%
Moved from Different State 0.28%
Same House as Last Year 86.78%
What are the employment statistics in Tonawanda?
White-collar workers make up 78.5% of the working population in Tonawanda, while blue-collar employees account for 21.5%. There are also 227 entrepreneurs in Tonawanda (3.16% of the workforce); 4,829 workers employed in private companies (67.21%); and 1,144 people working in governmental institutions (15.92%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,640 | 2.8% |
| Blue Collar | 1,545 | -8.6% |
White Collar 78.5%
Blue Collar 21.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 227 | -9.9% |
| Private Companies | 4,829 | -6.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,144 | 5.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 985 | 39.9% |
Self Employees 3.16%
Private Companies 67.21%
Governmental Workers 15.92%
Not for Profit Companies 13.71%
How many households are there in Tonawanda?
There are a total of 6,876 households in Tonawanda, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.63% of these Tonawanda households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.37%. Additionally, 25.03% of households have children and 74.97% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,876 | -1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 4,100 | 1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,776 | -5.0% |
Family Households 59.63%
Non-Family Households 40.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,721 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 5,155 | -1.4% |
Households with Children 25.03%
Households without Children 74.97%
What are the median and average incomes in Tonawanda?
The average annual household income in Tonawanda is $72,609, while the median household income sits at $59,532 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $75,268, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $67,030. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,015 and $36,698, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $72,609 | 12.2% |
| Median Household Income | $59,532 | 6.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 13,302 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Tonawanda?
There are 7,300 housing units in Tonawanda, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 6,876 occupied housing units in Tonawanda, 73.18% are owner-occupied, while 26.82% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $155,900. In general, housing costs reach $912 per month in Tonawanda.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,300 | -1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,716 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 421 | -21.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,760 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 806 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 319 | -20.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 199 | 42.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 32 | -41.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23 | -48.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 24 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,876 | -1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,032 | -0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,844 | -2.6% |
Owner Occupied 73.18%
Renter Occupied 26.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,158 | -0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,874 | -0.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $155,900 | 18.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $138,000 | 18.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $912 | 6.2% |
With Mortgage 62.76%
Without Mortgage 37.24%
What is the level of education in Tonawanda?
Approximately 36.97% of the population in Tonawanda holds a high school degree (that's 4,514 residents), while 20.97% have attained a college certificate (3,791 locals) and 17.61% have a bachelor's degree (2,150 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 487 | -1.8% |
| Some High School | 4,514 | -7.0% |
| Some College | 3,791 | 3.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,594 | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,150 | 9.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 905 | 16.6% |
No High School 3.99%
Some High School 36.97%
Some College 20.97%
Associate Degree 13.05%
Bachelor's Degree 17.61%
Graduate Degree 7.41%
What is the marital status of Tonawanda residents?
A total of 4,149 people in Tonawanda have never been married (which represents 32.53% of the total population), while 6,345 of them are wedded (49.74%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 301 (2.36%) and 1,257 (9.85%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,149 | 1.4% |
| Married | 6,345 | -3.6% |
| Separated | 301 | 27.5% |
| Widowed | 1,005 | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 1,257 | 1,257.0% |
Never Married 32.53%
Married 49.74%
Separated 2.36%
Widowed 7.88%
Divorced 9.85%
What are the most common means of transportation in Tonawanda?
The top three means of transportation people in Tonawanda use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 5,923 residents commute by car, 71 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 55 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,923 | -1.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 71 | -45.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 27 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 30 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 43 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 55 | -45.5% |
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Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.