West Seneca, NY โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Erie County ยท New York

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City DNA

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

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
West Seneca
National Avg
New York Avg
Population: 67Income: 50Home Value: 22Safety: 100Education: 35Median Age: 74Climate: 50Cost of Living: 58

Quick Stats

Population

45,329

2023 ACS

Median Income

$75,465

2023

Median Home Value

$215,000

2023

Median Rent

$1,040

2023

Median Age

44.3

Unemployment

4.9%

Cost of Living Index

115.2

100 = national avg

West Seneca is a city in Erie County, New York, with a population of 45,329 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. West Seneca is one of the communities in New York.

The median household income in West Seneca is $75,465, and the median home value is $215,000. The cost of living index is 115.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,040 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, and the median age is 44.3 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

45,329

Male

22,004

48.5%

Female

23,325

51.5%

Median Age

44.3

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

24.6%

High School or Higher

46.0%

Foreign Born

2.4%

Veterans

5.9%

Married

40.0%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.119

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

93.7%

Foreign Born

2.4%

White
93.7%
Black
2.3%
Asian
0.3%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
2.7%
Other
0.8%

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

4.0%

1,836 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

96.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
260 (14.2%)
Puerto Rican
924 (50.3%)
Cuban
79 (4.3%)
Dominican
86 (4.7%)
Salvadoran
8 (0.4%)
Colombian
78 (4.2%)
Honduran
5 (0.3%)
Ecuadorian
26 (1.4%)
Peruvian
1 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
367 (20.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Filipino
14 (9.1%)
Vietnamese
9 (5.8%)
Korean
24 (15.6%)
Japanese
6 (3.9%)
Pakistani
71 (46.1%)
Thai
23 (14.9%)
Other Asian
9 (5.8%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
4 (28.6%)
Chamorro
10 (71.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
37 (102.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

43,198

English Only

94.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

873 speakers

Limited English

1.2%

Language Distribution

Spanish
873 (2.0%)
Slavic Languages
449 (1.0%)
Arabic
358 (0.8%)
Other Indo-European
160 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
110 (0.3%)
Other Languages
108 (0.3%)
German
84 (0.2%)
Other Asian
38 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
18 (0.0%)
Tagalog
7 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.8%

Limited English Proficiency

1.2%

Spanish
27.4% limited English
Slavic Languages
19.4% limited English
Arabic
10.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
46.9% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
15.4% limited English
Other Languages
38.0% limited English
German
3.6% limited English
Other Asian
15.8% limited English
Vietnamese
50.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,658

5.9% of population

Disability Rate

22.8%

605 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$44,488

Unemployment Rate

12.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
18.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
21.5%
Vietnam
37.1%
Korea
5.7%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
6.3%
35-54
22.9%
55-64
19.0%
65-74
24.2%
75+
27.5%

Male Veterans

2,552

96.0%

Female Veterans

106

4.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$44,488

Non-Veteran Income

$45,395

Difference

-$907

-2.0% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

605

Without Disability

2,053

Disability Rate

22.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

49,931

#1 Ancestry

German

27.1% (12,302)

#2 Ancestry

Polish

23.0% (10,433)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

22.5% (10,186)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
27.1%
Polish
23.0%
Irish
22.5%
Italian
18.0%
English
5.8%
American
3.2%
French
1.6%
Arab
1.3%
Scottish
1.2%
Dutch
1.2%
Ukrainian
0.8%
European
0.8%
Hungarian
0.8%
Russian
0.4%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%
West Indian
0.3%
Sub-Saharan African
0.3%
Welsh
0.2%
Greek
0.2%
Canadian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

20,255

Family Households

11,762

58.1%

Married Couples

8,585

42.4%

Non-Family Households

8,493

41.9%

Single Mother Households

1,939

9.6%

Single Father Households

1,238

6.1%

Living Alone

6,953

34.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

7,868

In Married Couple

5,610

71.3%

With Single Mother

1,490

18.9%

With Single Father

768

9.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$103,872

Married Couple Income

$120,352

Single Mother Income

$50,910

Single Father Income

$72,500

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

1.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

427

Grandparents Responsible

100

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$75,465

+3% vs national

Per Capita Income

$41,853

+13% vs national

Poverty Rate

8.3%

-39% vs national

Gini Index

0.3988

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.9%

-5% vs national

SNAP Recipients

9.4%

of households

How West Seneca Compares

West Seneca vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. West Seneca is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
11.1%
$25-50K
19.8%
$50-75K
18.8%
$75-100K
13.3%
$100-150K
20.6%
$150-200K
9.4%
$200K+
6.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

-1% vs NY avg

Labor Force

24,865

Employed

23,623

Mean Commute

21 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

24.6%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

46.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

44.3

Work from Home

10.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

115.2

100 = national avg

+15.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$50,671

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$119,768

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
127.9
Food
107.7
Transportation
102.1
Healthcare
106.1
Utilities
110.2

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 West Seneca, NY is $75,465, which is 3.1% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $41,853. The poverty rate of 8.3% is lower than the NY state average of 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3988, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 24,865. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 21 minutes, with 10.0% working from home. About 81.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 115.2, which is 15.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 127.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $50,671 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$267,500

Median List Price

$249,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$180

Days on Market

12

Active Inventory

28

Months of Supply

0.8

Seller's market

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

61.1%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

50.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

104.1%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
61.1%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
50.0%
Listings with Price Drops
42.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 21.3%List Price โ†“ 2.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

36

New Listings

20

Pending Sales

26

Homes Sold โ†‘ 63.6%New Listings โ†“ 23.1%Pending โ†“ 13.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$180

Median List $/SF

$180

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 17.6%List $/SF โ†‘ 6.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in West Seneca, 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 West Seneca 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

West Seneca vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. West Seneca 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

$215,000

Median Rent

$1,040

Total Housing Units

21,268

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Owner Occupied

76.4%

Renter Occupied

23.6%

Median Property Tax

$5,021

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,157

Housing Types

Single Family
70.8%
Multi-Family
27.6%
Mobile Home
1.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$5,021

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.33%

of home value

Median Home Value

$215,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,079

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($5,021) by the median home value ($215,000). In West Seneca, NY, this works out to an effective rate of 2.33%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in West Seneca, NY is $267,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 12 days on the market. 61.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 0.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $180. The median rent is $1,040 per month (Census ACS). About 76.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1966. There are 21,268 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $5,021. The effective tax rate is 2.33%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.24

per 1,000 residents

-52% vs national

Property Crime Rate

17.10

per 1,000 residents

-1% vs national

Total Crimes

825

2024

Violent Clearance

59%

cases solved

Property Clearance

20%

cases solved

YoY Change

-10.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How West Seneca Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

West Seneca vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. West Seneca 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†‘ 25.5%Property โ†‘ 19.6%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

West Seneca police solve 100% of murder cases but only 0% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.02100.0%
RapeViolent30.070.0%
RobberyViolent100.2240.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent420.9366.7%
BurglaryProperty731.6219.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty59313.1822.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1032.295.8%

West Seneca, NY reported 56 violent crimes and 769 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.24 per 1,000 residents is 52.1% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 59% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 593 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 9.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024567691.2417.10
2023636431.4014.26
2022637951.4017.62
2020605891.3313.01
2019676011.4813.24
2018626281.3613.74
2017445630.9612.35
2016635921.3812.94
2015456480.9914.29

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

$12.8M

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$7.8M
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$216K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2006$100.5M$4.8M
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 30 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.

West Seneca 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. $12,822,778 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

30.9%

5.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.7%

2.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.9%

5.7pp 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

38.1%

Arthritis

29.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

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

21.0%

Loneliness

29.2%

Lack of Support

21.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

23.9%

Mobility

12.0%

Cognitive

10.9%

Hearing

6.3%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

West Seneca has an obesity rate of 30.9%, which is 5.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Western Ny Childrens Psychiatr...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric CenterIn cityPsychiatricโ€”Yes
Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo3.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Kaleida Health4.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System)7.3 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5Yes
Erie County Medical Center7.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

99

Violations (5yr)

21

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
BIG TREE MOBILE HOME PARK9921

There are 1 water system serving the area. 21 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

21 min

-12% vs national

Drive Alone

81.8%

+4% vs national

Public Transit

0.4%

-54% vs national

Work From Home

10.0%

+8% vs national

Carpool

5.6%

Walk / Bike

0.9%

combined

How West Seneca's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

5-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333000
202211000
202111010
201922100
201811000

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

The average commute in West Seneca, NY is 21 minutes, which is 11.5% below the national average of 23 minutes. 81.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.0% work from home, which is below the NY state average of 11.1%. 5.6% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.4%

of households

No Internet

7.8%

of households

Total Households

20,255

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.4%
Cellular Data Plan
76.8%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.9%
No Internet Access
7.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

84.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.5%

of households

Tablet

63.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.5%
Smartphone
84.5%
Desktop / Laptop
75.5%
Tablet
63.5%
Smartphone Only
7.6%
No Computer
7.5%

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

+28% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

18.8ยข

per kWh

+21% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

9.2ยข

per kWh

-23% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

-5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 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).

West Seneca vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

99

Violations (5yr)

21

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BIG TREE MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water9921

89.9% of households in West Seneca have broadband internet access. 77.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.8% of households have no internet access. 7.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 99 people. A total of 21 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

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

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

89

Total Assets

$63.5M

Total Income

$46.5M

Per 10K Residents

19.6

nonprofits

-64.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

9

Median Assets

$236K

Oldest Active

1945

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
15
Animal-Related
7
Human Services
7
Religion
7
Recreation & Sports
6
Environment
4
Arts & Culture
3
Youth Development
3
Philanthropy
3
Health Care
2
Voluntary Health
2
Medical Research
2
Employment
2
Mental Health
1
Crime & Legal
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Public Safety
1
International
1
Public Benefit
1
Unknown
1
90.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $57.3M of $63.5M 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 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in West Seneca

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ERIE COUNTY SPCAAnimal-Related$31.9M$13.6M1958
KIDS ESCAPING DRUGS INCMental Health$5.6M$825K1988
SCHOOL AND MUNICIPAL ENERGY COOPERATIVE OF WESTERN NEW YORKPublic Benefit$5.1M$18.5M1999
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION 22 APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING TRUSTEmployment$4.7M$2.1M1961
CHAMPION PROJECT INCYouth Development$3.2M$965K2014
DIAMOND BLACKFAN ANEMIA FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$1.8M$499K1994
VIGILANT FIRE COMPANYโ€”$1.7M$233K1992
PARACHUTE CREDIT COUNSELING INCHuman Services$1.5M$1.7M1967
UNITED CHURCH MANOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INCโ€”$1.0M$734K1982
SECTION VI OF THE NEW YORK STATE PUB HIGH SCHL ATHLETIC ASSOCRecreation & Sports$897K$2.2M1982
YUKON CREEK SPORTSMENS CAMP INCPhilanthropy$867K$415K2018
WEST SENECA YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$845K$1.0M1994
NEW YORK GEOTHERMAL FOUNDATION INCEnvironment$806K$40K2015
FORMER TROOPERS HELPING HANDS INCโ€”$745K$46K1994
HOLY FAMILY LEARNING CENTER INCEducation$368K$669K2015
CHIARI & SYRINGOMYELIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INCMedical Research$305K$15K2005
WEST SENECA SOCCER CLUBRecreation & Sports$261K$226K1997
SOUTHLINE LITTLE LEAGUERecreation & Sports$236K$218K2014
WESTERN NEW YORK EDUCATIONAL SERVICE COUNCILHealth Care$198K$303K1967
SCHUHPLATTLER GEBIRGSTRACHTEN VEREIN EDELWEISS INCORPORATEDArts & Culture$197K$59K2002
STOREHOUSE MISSION SUPPORT INCInternational$180K$150K2009
NATURE SANCTUARY SOCIETY OF WESTERN NY YORK INCAnimal-Related$180K$74K2010
NASIGEducation$175K$215K1989
WEST SENECA GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$135K$173K2001
UNION FIRE COโ€”$123K$59K1991
ENDEAVOR HEALTH FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$121K$23K2001
ERIE COUNTY INTERSCHOLASTIC CONFERENCEEducation$108K$92K2020
24ST SENECA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCPublic Safety$104K$107K2017
WEST SENECA CIVIC & PATRIOTIC COMMISSIONYouth Development$80K$315K2025
WESTERN NEW YORK CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED INCEmployment$71K$574K1988
ERIC M LAUFER CHARITABLE TREducation$48K$92015
FRANCISCAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WNYEducation$39K$97K2019
RAHIMA AZIZ FOUNDATION CORPPhilanthropy$28K$269K2021
POLLINATOR CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION INCEnvironment$13K$25K2016
RYANS REASON INCMedical Research$5K$52K2015

West Seneca, NY has 89 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $63.5M. The most common category is Education, with 15 organizations. 9 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 19.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1945.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

299

Total Approved

$52.8M

Jobs Supported

2,112

Per 10K Residents

66.0

SBA loans

-33.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

31

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

130 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

280

Total Amount

$46.7M

Avg Loan

$166,957

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$34.2M(73%)

Jobs Supported

1,895

5046% of all loans

Loans

19

Total Amount

$6.0M

Avg Loan

$316,895

Median Loan

$198,000

7(a) โ€” 94%504 โ€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

30

10% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$8.7M

16% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$289,300

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance37 loans
NAICS 62
$6.9M
Other Services31 loans
NAICS 81
$5.1M
Construction31 loans
NAICS 23
$4.8M
Admin, Support & Waste Management25 loans
NAICS 56
$2.5M
Accommodation & Food Services23 loans
NAICS 72
$4.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Tanning Bed Ltd3$1.9M
West Seneca Self Storage Llc1$1.7M
Harbro Banquets Llc2$1.6M
Sunset Concrete Inc2$1.3M
Tanning Bed Ltd.6$1.2M
Synchronet Industries Inc.1$1.1M
Southtowns Equipment Leasing Llc2$1.0M
Aebly and Associates Insurance Services Inc1$1.0M
Amusements of Wny Inc.1$1.0M
Jph 13 Llc1$990K

West Seneca, NY has received 299 SBA loans totaling $52.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 280 loans (94% of the total), supporting 1,895 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 19 loans totaling $6.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in West Seneca is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 130 loans. That works out to 66.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

30

Total Population

595,422

Avg Median Income

$66,173

Avg Home Value

-$22,004,552

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
14026561$86,023$201,100$2,1970.9
1404324,799$73,373$192,800$1,0729.1
1405217,501$103,474$312,000$99261.2
140599,413$101,698$323,800$1,31626.9
1407544,588$82,083$246,100$1,12939.4
1408635,659$95,949$263,600$98333.4
141021,894$122,659$244,000N/A3.4
1412730,783$106,071$328,700$1,19640.7
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
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
1421820,661$50,484$135,000$8298.1
1421910,894$75,465$181,800$9287.0
1422023,786$68,337$180,200$9743.8
1422215,440$83,692$408,100$1,1681.3
1422441,101$76,250$219,800$1,07720.3
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

West Seneca, NY has 30 ZIP codes with a combined population of 595,422. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $66,173. The average median home value is -$22,004,552. The average median monthly rent is -$22,221,206.

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