North Tonawanda, New York
North Tonawanda: city in New York, USA
About
North Tonawanda is a city located in the county of Niagara in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,568 and a population density of 1,118 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30,050 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about North Tonawanda
| Population | 30,050 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Niagara County |
| Postal code | 14120 |
| Phone Area Codes | 716 |
| Area | 28.24 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0387,-78.8642 |
| Altitude | 574 feet / 175 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:08:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,064 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
North Tonawanda is located at 43°2'19"N 78°51'51"W (43.0386700, -78.8642000).
North Tonawanda map
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of North Tonawanda decreased by 5.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,568 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,421 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,235 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,079 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,921 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,744 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,598 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,433 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,397 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,245 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,050 | -0.65% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 49,831 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 37,273 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 33.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 53,293 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 37,280 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.0% |
| White only, percent : | 92.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,162 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $365,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,741 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $529 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,078 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 19,505 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 160,577 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 396,184 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 223,205 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,192,121 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,808 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,569 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,865 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,473 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,084 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,986 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 239 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,776 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 779 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,992 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,950.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.12 |
Best Things to Do in North Tonawanda
1Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson St, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, United States View details
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2Pine Woods Park
3 Pine Woods Dr, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, United States View details
Phone: +17166958520 | Website available
3Payne Park
North Tonawanda, NY 14120, United States View details
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4Mayors Park
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5NT Kayak Launch Facilities Botanical Gardens
1825 Sweeney St, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, United States View details
People born in North Tonawanda (19)
People born in North Tonawanda, including racecar driver Jim Hurtubise, artist Robert Mangold, singer Brett Hoffmann, .
More notable people
- Cindy Bradley (Jazz trumpet, flugelhorn and flumpet player and composer) she was born in 11/12/1977
- Danny Gordon Taylor (visual effects supervisor) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Don Smith (American rower) he was born in 07/04/1968
- Ed Harmon (American football player) he was born in 16/12/1946
- George D. Maziarz (New York State politician) he was born in 25/05/1953
- Gladys Parker (American cartoonist for comic strips and fashion designer in Hollywood) she was born in 21/03/1908
- James Rand, Jr. (American businessman) he was born in 18/11/1886
- Jim Britton (American baseball player) he was born in 25/03/1944
- Maryalice Demler (American journalist) she was born in 08/07/1964
- Rita Kogler Carver (American Lighting Designer) she was born in 01/01/1963
- Roman Piskor (American football player (1917-1981)) he was born in 09/08/1917
- Stan Rojek (American baseball player) he was born in 21/04/1919
- William Larson (American photographer) he was born in 14/10/1942
- Henry P. Smith III (American politician) he was born in 29/09/1911
- Paul Schaus (Sledge hockey player) he was born in 08/11/1988
- Peter Bos (American rower) he was born in 30/05/1938
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to North Tonawanda, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196088 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo (NY) | 14260-1660 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to North Tonawanda, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to North Tonawanda.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda Post Office | North Tonawanda (NY) | 14120 |
Other cities in Niagara County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Niagara County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | 47,392 | A city in Niagara County, New York. |
| Lockport | 19,834 | Town in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Newfane | 9,271 | Town in Windham County, Vermont |
| South Lockport | 8,324 | Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York |
| Pendleton | 6,820 | Town in Niagara County, New York, USA |
| Hartland | 3,802 | Town in New York, United States |
| Lewiston | 2,572 | Village in New York |
| Somerset | 2,539 | Town in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Youngstown | 1,833 | Town in New York, United States |
| Rapids | 1,636 | Section of a river where the river bed is relatively steep, increasing the water's velocity and turbulence |
| Ransomville | 1,419 | Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York |
| Gasport | 1,248 | Hamlet in town of Royalton, Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Olcott | 1,241 | Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York |
| Wilson | 1,211 | Village in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Barker | 504 | Village in the town of Somerset, Niagara County, New York |
Distance to Other Cities
North Tonawanda distances to largest New York cities