Niagara Falls
City in Niagara County, New York
Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, with 48,671 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Niagara University, 3.2 miles N.
- 48,671residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 14.1 sq miland area · 36.5 km²
- 3,456 / sq mipopulation density
- 14301main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 48,671. It is adjacent to the Niagara River, across from the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and named after the famed Niagara Falls which they share. The city is within the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area and the Western New York region.
The city was formerly inhabited by Native Americans. Europeans who migrated to the Niagara Falls in the mid-17th century began to open businesses and develop infrastructure. Later in the 18th and 19th centuries, scientists and businessmen began harnessing the power of the Niagara River for electricity and the city began to attract manufacturers and other businesses drawn by the promise of inexpensive hydroelectric power. After the 1960s, the city and region experienced an economic decline. As industries left the region, affluent and middle-class families relocated from Niagara Falls to other metropolitan areas around the country.
Due to the loss of jobs in the region, especially in the manufacturing sector, the city has gone from over 102,000 residents in 1960 to approximately 48,000 residents in 2020, a population drop of more than 50%.
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Living in Niagara Falls
- Median household income
- $49,101
- Median home value
- $115,300
- Median rent
- $823/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Niagara Falls had 48,671 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,671 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,456 per sq mi (1,335 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Niagara Falls at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Niagara County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 48,671 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.08 sq mi (36.5 km²) |
| Water area | 2.75 sq mi (7.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0928° N, 79.0147° W |
| ZIP codes | 14301, 14302, 14303, 14305 |
| Official website | niagarafallsusa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3651055 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Niagara Falls
- Niagara University3.2 mi N
- Lewiston5.6 mi N
- Sanborn7.8 mi NE
- Grandyle Village7.8 mi SE
- North Tonawanda7.8 mi E
- Tonawanda8.7 mi SE
- Tonawanda Town10.2 mi SE
- Youngstown10.9 mi N
- Ransomville11.4 mi NE
- Kenmore11.4 mi SE
- University at Buffalo13.2 mi SE
- Eggertsville13.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Niagara Falls
What county is Niagara Falls in?
Niagara Falls is in Niagara County, New York.
What is the population of Niagara Falls, NY?
48,671 people lived in Niagara Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Niagara Falls, NY?
The main ZIP code is 14301. Other ZIP codes: 14302, 14303, 14305.
What is the elevation of Niagara Falls?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Niagara Falls?
Niagara University (3.2 mi), Lewiston (5.6 mi), Sanborn (7.8 mi), Grandyle Village (7.8 mi), North Tonawanda (7.8 mi).
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