Tonawanda, New York
Tonawanda: city in the state of New York, USA
About
Tonawanda is a city located in the county of Erie in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,130 and a population density of 1,428 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,755 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tonawanda
| Population | 14,755 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area | 10.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0203,-78.8803 |
| Altitude | 571 feet / 174 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:00:21 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 14150 |
| Density | 1,392 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Tonawanda is located at 43°1'13"N 78°52'49"W (43.0203300, -78.8803100).
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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 Tonawanda decreased by 2.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,130 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,122 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,088 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,071 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,020 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,940 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,863 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,815 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,807 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,752 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,755 | 0.02% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Tonawanda
1Niawanda Park
200 Niagara St, Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States View details
Phone: +17165051172 | Website available
2Ellicott Creek Park
1 Ellicott Creek Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States View details
Phone: +17166932971 | Website available
3Adventure Landing Buffalo
2400 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States View details
Phone: +17168326248 | Website available
4Gateway Harbor
1 Young St, Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States View details
Phone: +17166958520 | Website available
5Niawanda Park Pavilion
600 Niagara St, Tonawanda, NY 14150, United States View details
Phone: +17165051172 | Website available
People born in Tonawanda (18)
People born in Tonawanda, including basketball player Darren Fenn, military personnel Warren Muck, mystery and thriller novelist Thomas Perry, .
More notable people
- Sam Melville (American activist) he was born in 01/01/1934
- Bert Lewis (American professional baseball pitcher (1895–1950)) he was born in 03/10/1895
- Blake Miller (American sports coach (1889-1987)) he was born in 03/05/1889
- Bobby Shuttleworth (American soccer player) he was born in 13/05/1987
- John Simson Woolson (United States federal judge) he was born in 06/12/1840
- Robert J. H. Kiphuth (American swimming coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 17/11/1890
- Jane Corwin (New York State politician) she was born in 29/02/1964
- Frank Hinkey (American football player and coach (1870-1925)) he was born in 23/12/1870
- George Haines (Professional basketball player) he was born in 02/08/1921
- Fred Brumm (American football player (1887-1946)) he was born in 09/11/1887
- Alcide M. Lanoue (American general) he was born in 02/11/1934
- Marc Panepinto (American politician)
- Herbert Voelcker (American sports shooter) he was born in 07/01/1930
- Ramblin' Lou Schriver he was born in 19/07/1929
- Fritz Niland (American military personnel) he was born in 23/04/1920
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tonawanda, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457837 | The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda | Tonawanda (NY) | 14150 |
| 196088 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo (NY) | 14260-1660 |
| 190725 | Daemen College | Amherst (NY) | 14226-3592 |
| 192925 | Medaille College | Buffalo (NY) | 14214-2695 |
| 196130 | SUNY Buffalo State | Buffalo (NY) | 14222 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tonawanda, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | 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 Tonawanda.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Post Office | Tonawanda (NY) | 14150 |
| North Tonawanda Post Office | North Tonawanda (NY) | 14120 |
| Hiler Post Office | Buffalo (NY) | 14223 |
| Amher Post Office | Buffalo (NY) | 14226 |
| Kenmor Post Office | Buffalo (NY) | 14217 |
Other cities in Erie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Erie County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 254,479 | The second most populous city in New York. |
| Amherst | 120,809 | Town in New York, United States |
| Cheektowaga | 85,452 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Hamburg | 58,800 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| West Seneca | 45,117 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Brighton | 35,776 | Town in Monroe County, New York, USA |
| Clarence | 33,026 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Grand Island | 21,767 | Town in New York |
| Lackawanna | 17,632 | City in New York, USA |
| Kenmore | 14,947 | City in Erie County, New York, United States of America |
| Depew | 14,940 | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Elma | 11,752 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Lancaster | 10,064 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Alden | 9,911 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Ellicott | 8,223 | City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Boston | 8,069 | Town in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Tonawanda distances to largest New York cities