Tonawanda Town, NY โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Erie County ยท New York

๐Ÿงฌ

City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Tonawanda Town based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Tonawanda Town
National Avg
New York Avg
Population: 69Income: 51Home Value: 20Safety: 100Education: 42Median Age: 71Climate: 50Cost of Living: 56

Quick Stats

Population

56,973

2023 ACS

Median Income

$76,644

2023

Median Home Value

$199,400

2023

Median Rent

$1,062

2023

Median Age

42.4

Unemployment

3.5%

Cost of Living Index

112.6

100 = national avg

Tonawanda Town is a city in Erie County, New York, with a population of 56,973 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Tonawanda Town is one of the communities in New York.

The median household income in Tonawanda Town is $76,644, and the median home value is $199,400. The cost of living index is 112.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,062 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, and the median age is 42.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

56,973

Male

27,429

48.1%

Female

29,544

51.9%

Median Age

42.4

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

29.5%

High School or Higher

47.5%

Foreign Born

6.0%

Veterans

5.7%

Married

40.7%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.254

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

85.9%

Foreign Born

6.0%

White
85.9%
Black
4.9%
Asian
2.8%
Native American
0.1%
Two or More
5.2%
Other
1.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%

2,535 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
187 (7.4%)
Puerto Rican
1,231 (48.6%)
Cuban
229 (9.0%)
Dominican
120 (4.7%)
Guatemalan
152 (6.0%)
Colombian
12 (0.5%)
Honduran
53 (2.1%)
Ecuadorian
39 (1.5%)
Peruvian
14 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
499 (19.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
178 (11.2%)
Chinese
189 (11.8%)
Filipino
35 (2.2%)
Vietnamese
360 (22.6%)
Korean
70 (4.4%)
Taiwanese
77 (4.8%)
Other Asian
684 (42.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
63 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

54,395

English Only

93.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Indo-European

897 speakers

Limited English

2.0%

Language Distribution

Other Indo-European
897 (1.6%)
Spanish
780 (1.4%)
Arabic
388 (0.7%)
Slavic Languages
374 (0.7%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
343 (0.6%)
Chinese
248 (0.5%)
Vietnamese
201 (0.4%)
Other Languages
88 (0.2%)
Other Asian
81 (0.1%)
German
76 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.0%

Limited English Proficiency

2.0%

Other Indo-European
32.2% limited English
Spanish
15.6% limited English
Arabic
58.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
40.9% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
2.3% limited English
Chinese
43.5% limited English
Vietnamese
22.4% limited English
Other Languages
51.1% limited English
Other Asian
63.0% limited English
German
18.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,245

5.7% of population

Disability Rate

27.4%

890 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$49,284

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
17.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.2%
Vietnam
38.0%
Korea
7.0%
World War II
1.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
2.8%
35-54
26.0%
55-64
13.6%
65-74
32.6%
75+
25.0%

Male Veterans

3,026

93.3%

Female Veterans

219

6.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$49,284

Non-Veteran Income

$44,761

Difference

$4,523

10.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

890

Without Disability

2,355

Disability Rate

27.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

59,205

#1 Ancestry

German

24.1% (13,707)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

19.7% (11,197)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

19.3% (10,993)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
24.1%
Irish
19.7%
Italian
19.3%
Polish
12.8%
English
9.5%
American
2.6%
French
2.5%
Scottish
2.0%
Arab
1.8%
Dutch
1.2%
Russian
1.1%
Hungarian
1.1%
Danish
0.9%
European
0.9%
Swedish
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Ukrainian
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Welsh
0.4%
British
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

26,761

Family Households

14,346

53.6%

Married Couples

10,829

40.5%

Non-Family Households

12,415

46.4%

Single Mother Households

2,262

8.5%

Single Father Households

1,255

4.7%

Living Alone

10,217

38.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,845

In Married Couple

6,317

71.4%

With Single Mother

1,706

19.3%

With Single Father

822

9.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$97,491

Married Couple Income

$109,972

Single Mother Income

$49,358

Single Father Income

$83,579

Avg Family Size

2.1

Avg Non-Family Size

1.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

495

Grandparents Responsible

121

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$76,644

+5% vs national

Per Capita Income

$43,530

+17% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.8%

-28% vs national

Gini Index

0.4209

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.5%

-32% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.6%

of households

How Tonawanda Town Compares

Tonawanda Town vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Tonawanda Town is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

๐Ÿ“Š

Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Tonawanda Town. The median household income here is $76,644.

$

Income Distribution

<$25K
13.6%
$25-50K
18.9%
$50-75K
16.5%
$75-100K
16.2%
$100-150K
19.8%
$150-200K
8.9%
$200K+
6.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

-29% vs NY avg

Labor Force

32,355

Employed

31,160

Mean Commute

17 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

29.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

47.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

42.4

Work from Home

13.4%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

112.6

100 = national avg

+12.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$49,549

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$117,117

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
123.0
Food
108.6
Transportation
93.6
Healthcare
106.9
Utilities
109.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,139

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,343

per month

The median household income in Tonawanda Town, NY is $76,644, which is 4.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $43,530. The poverty rate of 9.8% is lower than the NY state average of 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4209, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 32,355. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 17 minutes, with 13.4% working from home. About 73.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 112.6, which is 12.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 123.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $49,549 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$241,000

Median List Price

$249,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$182

Days on Market

15

Active Inventory

24

Months of Supply

0.4

Seller's market

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

57.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

102.8%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
57.9%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.4%
Listings with Price Drops
12.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 2.6%List Price โ†‘ 8.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

57

New Listings

29

Pending Sales

34

Homes Sold โ†‘ 54.1%New Listings โ†“ 29.3%Pending โ†“ 26.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$182

Median List $/SF

$212

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 4.6%List $/SF โ†‘ 24.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Tonawanda Town, NY? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, home prices have risen 472.3% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 154.6%. The 10-year growth rate is 112.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 57.7%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 14.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY housing market rather than Tonawanda Town alone.

40yr โ†‘ 472.3%20yr โ†‘ 154.6%10yr โ†‘ 112.4%5yr โ†‘ 57.7%2yr โ†‘ 14.5%Q3 1977 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Tonawanda Town vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Tonawanda Town is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$199,400

Median Rent

$1,062

Total Housing Units

27,722

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Owner Occupied

72.9%

Renter Occupied

27.1%

Median Property Tax

$4,334

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,143

Housing Types

Single Family
72.2%
Multi-Family
27.4%
Mobile Home
0.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,334

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.17%

of home value

Median Home Value

$199,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,354

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,334) by the median home value ($199,400). In Tonawanda Town, NY, this works out to an effective rate of 2.17%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Tonawanda Town, NY is $241,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 15 days on the market. 57.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 0.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $182. The median rent is $1,062 per month (Census ACS). About 72.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 27,722 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,334. The effective tax rate is 2.17%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.82

per 1,000 residents

-68% vs national

Property Crime Rate

16.13

per 1,000 residents

-6% vs national

Total Crimes

951

2024

Violent Clearance

57%

cases solved

Property Clearance

15%

cases solved

YoY Change

-58.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2022

How Tonawanda Town Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Tonawanda Town vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Tonawanda Town is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 66.3%Property โ†“ 15.2%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Tonawanda Town police solve 100% of rape cases but only 7% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent10.02100.0%
RobberyViolent130.2353.8%
Aggravated AssaultViolent320.5756.3%
BurglaryProperty1041.8520.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty62911.2116.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1723.077.0%

Tonawanda Town, NY reported 46 violent crimes and 905 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.82 per 1,000 residents is 68.5% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 57% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 629 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 6.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024469050.8216.13
20221138981.9915.84
2019847251.4812.78
2018897631.5513.33
20171009121.7515.94
20161331,1082.3119.20
20151411,1042.4319.03

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

97.7

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

47.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

95.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

27

Public Assistance

$502.9M

Individual Assistance

$15.4M

Most Common Type

Snowstorm

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $524.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2023$17.8Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormDec 2022โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Winter StormNov 2022$243Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$348.1M$9.0M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormDec 2019$4.3Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooโ€ฆ โ†’SnowstormDec 2014$20.4Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011$43Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2009$9.5M$19K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2006$100.5M$6.3M
Lake Effect Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormOct 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Apr 2005$3Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2004โ€”โ€”
Power Outage โ†’OtherAug 2003โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 2002โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormDec 2001โ€”โ€”
Fires and Explosions โ†’FireSep 2001$429Kโ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormDec 2000โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

2,477

Total Claims Paid

$12,577,007

Avg Claim Payout

$5,078

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

32

Federal Funding

$4,610,320

Properties Protected

2

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.28

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.)5$1,183,850
402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges)4$322,166
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control3$0
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions3$184,736
302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural3$1,945,013

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Tonawanda Town has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, tornado. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is snowstorm (11 declarations). 2,477 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $502,882,315 in public assistance recovery funding. $15,420,531 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 32 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.0%

5.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.9%

2.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.6%

2.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.0%

5.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.2%

Arthritis

28.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

29.4%

Lack of Support

21.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

23.5%

Mobility

11.8%

Cognitive

10.8%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Tonawanda Town has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.9 mi

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Loading mapโ€ฆ
HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kenmore Mercy Hospital0.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Sisters Of Charity Hospital3.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System)4.8 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5Yes
Erie County Medical Center4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Buffalo Psychiatric Center4.8 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

65.5K MT

Top Emitter

Indeck-Yerkes Energy Center

32.9K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Indeck-Yerkes Energy Center
Indeck Energy Services Inc
Power Plants32,861
SUMITOMO RUBBER USA, LLC
Sumitomo Rubber Usa Llc
Other32,666

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 65.5K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

17 min

-26% vs national

Drive Alone

73.0%

-7% vs national

Public Transit

2.3%

+158% vs national

Work From Home

13.4%

+44% vs national

Carpool

8.9%

Walk / Bike

1.7%

combined

How Tonawanda Town's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

5-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322001
202122010
202045400
201911010
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Tonawanda Town, NY is 17 minutes, which is 26.1% below the national average of 23 minutes. 73.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 13.4% work from home, which is above the NY state average of 11.1%. Public transit is used by 2.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.9% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.4%

of households

No Internet

6.2%

of households

Total Households

26,761

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.4%
Cellular Data Plan
82.4%
Satellite
2.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.6%
No Internet Access
6.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.6%

of households

Smartphone

86.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

80.3%

of households

Tablet

60.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.6%
Smartphone
86.0%
Desktop / Laptop
80.3%
Tablet
60.2%
Smartphone Only
7.5%
No Computer
6.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

24.4ยข

per kWh

+33% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

18.8ยข

per kWh

+27% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

9.2ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

-4% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

43% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Tonawanda Town vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

91.9% of households in Tonawanda Town have broadband internet access. 81.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.2% of households have no internet access. 7.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Tonawanda Town is located in Erie County, NY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Tonawanda Town.

Election Overview

Source: Erie County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

248,651

54.8%

GOP Votes

204,774

45.2%

Total Votes

453,425

Margin

D+9.7%

Shift from 2020

R+5.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+9.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024248,651204,774453,42554.8%45.2%D+9.7
2020267,174197,527473,02156.5%41.8%D+14.7
2016192,065173,817383,24850.1%45.4%D+4.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Erie County recorded 453,425 total votes. Democrats won the county with 54.8% of the vote compared to 45.2% for Republicans, a margin of D+9.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Erie County has shifted 4.9 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

124

Total Assets

$12.3M

Total Income

$7.6M

Per 10K Residents

21.8

nonprofits

-73.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

3

Median Assets

$119K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
15
Human Services
15
Recreation & Sports
13
Arts & Culture
9
Religion
6
Animal-Related
4
Public Safety
4
Youth Development
4
Community Improvement
4
Philanthropy
4
Health Care
2
Mental Health
2
Housing & Shelter
2
Environment
1
Food & Agriculture
1
International
1
Public Benefit
1
80.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $9.8M of $12.3M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Tonawanda Town

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PROGRESSIVE VISION INTLReligion$2.9M$1.9M1980
BRIGHTON VOLUNTEER FIREMENS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONPublic Safety$1.5M$127K1999
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN HOME FOR CHILDRENโ€”$1.2M$137K1943
EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WESTERN NEW YORKHuman Services$785K$5461967
BRIGHTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NO 5 INCPublic Safety$738K$280K1998
KENMORE TOWN OF TONAWANDA MEALS ON WHEELS INC KEN TON MEALS ON WHEELSFood & Agriculture$722K$1.1M1978
SONRAYS MINISTRIES INCHuman Services$655K$317K1992
LOU GEHRIG YOUTH BASEBALL SOFTBALL INCRecreation & Sports$551K$597K2016
KENMORE WEST ALUMNI FOUNDATION INCEducation$493K$71K1999
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TONAWANDAS INCโ€”$366K$73K1972
BUFFALO COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE FOR EVAN AND SNOOPY ANIMAL RESCUEHuman Services$363K$196K2014
OPPORTUNITIES COLLABORATIVE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INCEducation$292K$160K2019
JAMES V RYAN PARAMEDIC FOUNDATION INCโ€”$242K$213K1988
NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER ASSOCIATION LTDโ€”$199K$764K1994
YOUTH ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION OF BUFFALO INCArts & Culture$171K$126K1975
CITY OF TONAWANDA LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$164Kโ€”2018
MAKEDA CORPORATIONRecreation & Sports$144K$17K2005
NIAGARA FALLS LITTLE THEATRE INCโ€”$137K$187K1965
ROMULUS CLUB INCPhilanthropy$119K$5K2003
RIVENDELL STUDY CENTER INCEducation$89K$131K2011
GUJARATI SAMAJ OF BUFFALO & WESTERN NEW YORK INCArts & Culture$85K$66K2013
KENMORE SOCCER CLUB INCORPORATEDYouth Development$73K$299K2009
AMERICAN LEGION BAND OF THE TONAWANDAS INCArts & Culture$58K$100K1990
ERINS SMILE FOUNDATIONHuman Services$55K$59K2023
KENMORE EAST MUSIC BOOSTERSEducation$49K$143K2010
BRIGHTON READING ROOM INCEducation$46K$42K2006
THE NANCY CARUANA DOLCE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$43K$13K2006
HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INCEducation$42K$33K2014
COMMUNITY HELPERS AROUND TOWN OF WESTERN NEW YORKPhilanthropy$20K$15K2015
MULUMBA GLOBAL CHARITIES INCEducation$15K$18K2023
COMMUNITY CANVASES INCORPORATEDArts & Culture$14K$61K2015
TOWN OF TONAWANDA AQUETTESRecreation & Sports$10K$95K2006
ROCKIN WITH SANTA INCHuman Services$8K$7K2019
CARING HEARTS AND PAWS RESCUE INCAnimal-Related$7K$100K2021
INTERNATIONAL CHILD ADVANCEMENT INCHuman Services$2K$54K2016
IN GOOD COMPANY PRODUCTIONS INCArts & Culture$221$10K2005
BRONTO FILMS INCArts & Culture$1$12015

Tonawanda Town, NY has 124 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $12.3M. The most common category is Education, with 15 organizations. 3 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 21.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

427

Total Approved

$98.5M

Jobs Supported

3,646

Per 10K Residents

74.9

SBA loans

+21.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

48

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

125 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)96% of all loans

Loans

411

Total Amount

$93.2M

Avg Loan

$226,764

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$67.0M(72%)

Jobs Supported

3,550

5044% of all loans

Loans

16

Total Amount

$5.3M

Avg Loan

$330,750

Median Loan

$223,000

7(a) โ€” 96%504 โ€” 4%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

50

12% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$26.1M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$521,784

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade47 loans
NAICS 44
$9.4M
Other Services44 loans
NAICS 81
$6.2M
Accommodation & Food Services43 loans
NAICS 72
$8.4M
Wholesale Trade42 loans
NAICS 42
$16.9M
Construction41 loans
NAICS 23
$6.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc.3$5.3M
Abm Holdings 1 Llc1$5.0M
Robert J Lacarrubba Dds Pc1$4.8M
A. Pratt Holdings Llc1$3.8M
Sherex Fastening Solutions Llc2$2.9M
Goergen-mackwirth Co. Inc.1$2.7M
Zubie Inc2$2.0M
3157 Eggert Road Llc1$1.8M
Tonawanda Wine & Liquor2$1.7M
Safespan Platform Systems Inc.2$1.7M

Tonawanda Town, NY has received 427 SBA loans totaling $98.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 411 loans (96% of the total), supporting 3,550 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 16 loans totaling $5.3M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Tonawanda Town is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 125 loans. That works out to 74.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

32

Total Population

655,535

Avg Median Income

-$41,605,313

Avg Home Value

-$62,295,941

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
14026561$86,023$201,100$2,1970.9
1405120,333$126,895$386,500$1,84015.5
140688,504$120,021$348,400$1,5463.7
1407221,441$107,036$302,800$1,22228.2
1412044,379$76,608$205,300$93232.6
1415041,585$70,294$181,900$1,09414.9
1420112,545$34,204$327,900$9531.1
142023,764$47,990$495,800$7090.9
142032,526$48,529N/A$1,1672.8
142047,748$26,000$151,700$8141.8
1420622,427$46,842$111,600$8865.0
1420725,731$38,951$111,200$9433.9
1420812,731$46,940$118,900$9321.2
142098,373$49,359$408,600$1,0250.9
1421015,454$51,059$124,300$9253.1
1421123,951$34,490$91,600$1,0083.9
1421213,603$35,517$89,900$8292.1
1421323,072$52,597$192,300$1,0591.9
1421421,162$56,573$234,600$1,0723.3
1421542,813$43,326$102,800$9934.8
1421623,221$70,260$260,700$1,1522.8
1421722,566$72,205$193,200$9703.2
1422155,153$101,275$298,500$1,56023.4
1422215,440$83,692$408,100$1,1681.3
1422322,363$83,528$202,200$9763.5
1422533,801$65,562$154,500$93711.5
1422629,482$83,023$237,500$1,0936.9
1422721,669$67,349$190,400$1,0848.2
1422824,345$72,426$246,100$1,26415.9
14260857N/AN/AN/A0.3
142614,970N/AN/AN/A1.1
1430428,965$64,756$151,500$90121.5

Tonawanda Town, NY has 32 ZIP codes with a combined population of 655,535. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$41,605,313. The average median home value is -$62,295,941. The average median monthly rent is -$41,665,628.

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population, income, housing, crime, education, and demographic profiles.

County Data

Advertisement