North Tonawanda
City in Niagara County, New York
North Tonawanda is a city in Niagara County, New York, with 30,496 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 574 ft (175 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tonawanda, 2.6 miles S.
- 30,496residents (2020 Census)
- 574 ftelevation · 175 m
- 10.1 sq miland area · 26.1 km²
- 3,022 / sq mipopulation density
- 14120ZIP code
About North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, North Tonawanda had a population of 30,496. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The city is named after Tonawanda Creek, its southern border.
Tonawanda in the Seneca language means "swift-running water". Tonawanda Creek, which flows into the Niagara River, once had large stretches of rapids (see Rapids, New York) until it was tamed with the construction of the Erie Canal.
The city also calls itself the "Lumber City," due to its past primary industry, and it once was the largest port on the Great Lakes during the height of the Erie Canal. Along Goundry Street are mansions built for the lumber barons, including 208 Goundry Street, called Kent Place, designed by Stanford White. Many of the local residents refer to the city as the "Jewel of Niagara County" due to its geographical setting between the Niagara River and Erie Canal. Street signs on the borders of town welcome visitors to the "Home of the Carousel".
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Living in North Tonawanda
- Median household income
- $66,961
- Median home value
- $197,200
- Median rent
- $934/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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North Tonawanda had 30,496 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,496 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,022 per sq mi (1,167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Tonawanda at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Niagara County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,496 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.09 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0492° N, 78.8712° W |
| ZIP code | 14120 |
| Official website | northtonawanda.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3653682 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Tonawanda
- Tonawanda2.6 mi S
- Tonawanda Town4.4 mi S
- University at Buffalo5.4 mi SE
- Kenmore5.8 mi S
- Grandyle Village5.9 mi SW
- Eggertsville6.6 mi SE
- Sanborn6.6 mi N
- Niagara Falls7.8 mi W
- Williamsville9.2 mi SE
- Niagara University10.3 mi NW
- Buffalo10.8 mi S
- Harris Hill11.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Tonawanda
What county is North Tonawanda in?
North Tonawanda is in Niagara County, New York.
What is the population of North Tonawanda, NY?
30,496 people lived in North Tonawanda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Tonawanda, NY?
The ZIP code of North Tonawanda is 14120.
What is the elevation of North Tonawanda?
574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Tonawanda?
Tonawanda (2.6 mi), Tonawanda Town (4.4 mi), University at Buffalo (5.4 mi), Kenmore (5.8 mi), Grandyle Village (5.9 mi).
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