Niagara Falls City, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 55593 people in the city, organized into 24099 households, and 14258 families living in the city. The population density was 3955.7 people per square mile (1527.3/kmē), making its New York's 177th most densely populated city. There were 27837 housing units at an average density of 1981.3 per square mile (764.98/kmē). The average household size was 2.27 persons, and the average family size was 2.96 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83 males. The median age of the city's population was 38 years, The median age of males was 36.5 years, for females the median age was 39.4 years. The racial makeup of the city was 76.21% White, 18.72% Black or African American, 1.64% American Indian, 0.71% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 1.99% from two or more races and 0.68% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26800, it is the 47th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of New York. The median income for a family in the city was $34377, it is New York's 67th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15721, making its New York's 160th lowest city by per capita income. The median income was $18826, Males have a median income of $24295 versus $15374 for females.
In 2000, 13943 pupils and students, of which 6755 are male and 7188 are female, 25.08% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 903 nursery or pri school, 718 kindergarten, 6642 elementary school, 3050 high school and 2630 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 55593 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 55593 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 55440 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 54813 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 54244 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 53623 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 53096 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 52451 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 51954 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 51571 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 51345 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 399 | 504 | 903 |
| Kindergarten | 405 | 313 | 718 |
| Elementary school | 3417 | 3225 | 6642 |
| High school | 1491 | 1559 | 3050 |
| College or graduate school | 1043 | 1587 | 2630 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls city, New York | $26800 | $34377 | $15721 |
| Niagara County, New York | $38136 | $47817 | $19219 |
| New York, United States | $43393 | $51691 | $23389 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |