Gowanda Village, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 2842 people, 1161 households, and 667 families residing in the city. The population density was 1772.3 people per square mile (684.29/kmē), it would be the 439th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of New York. There were 1277 housing units at an average density of 798.1 per square mile (308.15/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.26 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males. The median age is 41.1 years, the median age of male residents at 37.2 and the median age of female residents at 44.9. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 2657 White, 14 Black or African American, 121 American Indian, 10 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 34 from two or more races and 6 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29565, it is New York's 115th poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $39094, making it the 171st poorest city by median family income among the New York. The per capita income for the city was $16323, making it the 204th poorest city by per capita income among the New York. The median income was $21404, The median income for males was $26389, compared to $16837 for females.
In 2000, 599 pupils and students, of which 301 are male and 298 are female, 21.08% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 31 nursery or pri school, 43 kindergarten, 272 elementary school, 168 high school and 85 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2842 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2842 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2836 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2800 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2780 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2755 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2735 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2692 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2653 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2625 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2603 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| Elementary school | 134 | 138 | 272 |
| High school | 84 | 84 | 168 |
| College or graduate school | 50 | 35 | 85 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowanda village, New York | $29565 | $39094 | $16323 |
| Cattaraugus County, New York | $33404 | $39318 | $15959 |
| New York, United States | $43393 | $51691 | $23389 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |