Population 44,530 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Tonawanda
Household size in North Tonawanda
| Period | North Tonawanda | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
North Tonawanda is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.43, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Tonawanda
| Period | North Tonawanda | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, North Tonawanda is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.9, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Tonawanda
| Period | North Tonawanda | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in North Tonawanda than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Tonawanda
Renters in North Tonawanda
| Period | North Tonawanda | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in North Tonawanda rent their homes (27.2%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About four in ten owners (39.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Tonawanda
| Period | North Tonawanda | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in North Tonawanda than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Tonawanda
| Period | North Tonawanda | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
North Tonawanda is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Still, homes here are newer than in the Buffalo area overall, where the median home dates to 1960. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Tonawanda
| Period | North Tonawanda | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $655 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $724 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $814 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,074 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$419 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in North Tonawanda runs $1,074 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $419 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Tonawanda
Bachelor's degrees in North Tonawanda
| Period | North Tonawanda | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in North Tonawanda than nationally: 31.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Tonawanda
| Period | North Tonawanda | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Tonawanda is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Tonawanda
| Period | North Tonawanda | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Tonawanda is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Tonawanda compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Tonawanda | 2.29 | 44.8 | 9.5% | 27.2% | 5.8% | 1967 | $1,074 | 31.4% | 93.7% | 5.5% |
| Tonawanda | 2.15 | 43.8 | 9.9% | 27.0% | 5.7% | 1954 | $1,101 | 36.3% | 94.5% | 4.3% |
| University at Buffalo | 2.26 | 19.2 | 9.5% | 34.2% | 7.2% | 1957 | $1,090 | 82.9% | 100.0% | 0.8% |
| Grand Island | 2.47 | 46.7 | 6.8% | 18.9% | 1.8% | 1975 | $1,390 | 46.2% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Shawnee | 2.64 | 43.4 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 9.3% | 1970 | $1,176 | 26.8% | 93.6% | 6.6% |
| Getzville | 2.54 | 45.8 | 6.3% | 25.9% | 6.1% | 1983 | $1,443 | 58.1% | 95.0% | 3.4% |
| Pendleton Center | 2.57 | 46.7 | 8.3% | 9.3% | 3.9% | 1984 | $960 | 33.8% | 97.1% | 3.4% |
| Kenmore | 2.20 | 40.4 | 10.5% | 31.0% | 4.7% | 1944 | $1,174 | 48.3% | 95.9% | 4.8% |
| Sanborn | 2.69 | 44.0 | 11.0% | 12.9% | 5.7% | 1966 | $1,166 | 30.4% | 93.9% | 4.6% |
| Sandy Beach | 2.47 | 48.5 | 1.5% | 20.1% | 2.7% | 1972 | $1,107 | 42.9% | 92.0% | 2.0% |
| Eggertsville | 2.42 | 40.2 | 11.9% | 26.5% | 10.6% | 1950 | $1,042 | 51.3% | 92.2% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Tonawanda. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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