Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls: A city in Niagara County, New York. It is located on the Niagara River, which forms the border between the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Niagara Falls State Park and the Cave of the Winds.
About
Niagara Falls is a city located in the county of Niagara in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 50,193 and a population density of 1,152 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 47,392 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Niagara Falls
| Population : | 47,392 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Niagara County |
| Postal code : | 14301–14305 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 607 |
| Area : | 43.58 km2 |
| Named for : | Niagara Falls |
| Altitude : | 614 feet / 187 meters |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:58:06 (29th November 2023) |
| Density : | 1,087 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.91% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 21℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Niagara Falls is located at 43°5'40"N 79°3'24"W (43.0945000, -79.0567100).
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Weather
Niagara Falls forecast: A slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. more
- Official Website
Official website of Niagara Falls
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Niagara Falls decreased by 5.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 50,193 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,760 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,526 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 49,328 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,083 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,769 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,526 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 48,249 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 48,012 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 47,720 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 47,392 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 114,434 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 89,515 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 27.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 118,960 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 89,513 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.1% |
| White only, percent : | 94.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,324 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 52,554 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 52,554 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $357,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,762 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $528 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,074 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2,038 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 43,777 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.1% |
| 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 : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 348,072 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 437,473 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 491,046 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,710,262 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,467 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $66,397 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,924 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 6,009 |
| 2019 total employment : | 50,667 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 2,219,894 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 13,841 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 14,905 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,897 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,320 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 515 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 13,729 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,455 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,429 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 34.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2,602.69 |
Best Things to Do in Niagara Falls
1 Niagara Falls State Park
332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Cave of the Winds
24 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center & Destination Niagara USA Offices
10 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Old Falls Street, USA
101 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Niagara Falls
1 Usda Animal & Plant Health
3905 Witmer Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 US Customs Services
9900 Porter Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Niagara County Youth Bureau
301 10th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Niagara Falls (109)
People born in Niagara Falls, including stage and film actor Franchot Tone, mixed martial artist Rashad Evans, actor, musician and singer Nino Tempo, .
List
- April Stevens (American singer) she was born in 29/04/1936
- Jonny Flynn (American basketball player) he was born in 06/02/1989
- Kathleen Howard (Opera singer, actress, magazine editor) she was born in 17/07/1884
- Charles Cyphers (American actor) he was born in 28/07/1939
- Don Gais (American musician and pianist) he was born in 09/09/1919
- Fred Beir (American actor (1927-1980)) he was born in 21/09/1927
- Gary Baker (American musician) he was born in 08/08/1952
- Lee Hyla (composer) he was born in 31/08/1952
- Mark Bridges (American costume designer) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Ron LaSalle (American musician) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Michael Cassius McDonald he was born in 01/01/1839
- Kerry Von Erich (American professional wrestler (1960-1993)) he was born in 03/02/1960
- Tommy Tedesco (American guitarist) he was born in 03/07/1930
- Walter Douglas La Mont
- Barbara Frum (Canadian journalist) she was born in 08/08/1937
- Ellis Hobbs (Player of American football) he was born in 16/05/1983
- James Starks (American football player) he was born in 25/02/1986
- Marc Magliarditi (American ice hockey goaltender) he was born in 09/07/1976
Schools in Niagara Falls
College & universities near Niagara Falls, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193973 | Niagara University | Niagara University (NY) | 14109 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Niagara Falls, NY
| 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 |
Post offices near Niagara Falls
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Fall Post Office | Niagara Falls (NY) | 14301 |
Other cities in Niagara County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Niagara County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda | 30,050 | City in New York, USA |
| 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
Niagara Falls distances to largest New York cities
