Niagara University, NY Demographics

A map of Niagara University's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,039	737	70.5%	78.4%
Black	224	90	15.2%	9.6%
Hispanic	98	62	6.7%	6.6%
Multiracial	77	4	5.2%	0.4%
Asian	35	19	2.4%	2.0%
Native American/Other	0	28	0.0%	3.0%

Niagara University, New York has an estimated population of 1,473, a dramatic increase from the 940 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.5% White, 15.2% Black, 6.7% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Niagara University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Niagara University has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Niagara University, that probability was 37.0% in 2020 and 47.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Niagara University is ranked the 735th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Niagara University was ranked the 869th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Niagara University's White Population

1,039 residents of Niagara University, or 70.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Niagara University is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Niagara University ranks 859th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niagara University's White population has grown by an estimated 41.0%. White residents' share of Niagara University's population has decreased from 78.4% to 70.5%.

Niagara University is more White than neighboring Niagara Falls (62.9% White). Niagara University is less White than neighboring Lewiston (93.8% White), Youngstown (88.5% White), Sanborn (89.6% White), and Ransomville (93.5% White).

Niagara University's Black Population

224 residents of Niagara University, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Niagara University is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Niagara University ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niagara University's Black population has grown by an estimated 148.9%. Black residents' share of Niagara University's population has increased from 9.6% to 15.2%.

Niagara University is more Black than neighboring Lewiston (0.1% Black), Youngstown (0.7% Black), Sanborn (1.6% Black), and Ransomville (3.7% Black). Niagara University is less Black than neighboring Niagara Falls (17.8% Black).

Niagara University's Asian Population

35 residents of Niagara University, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Niagara University is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Niagara University ranks 506th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niagara University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 84.2%. Asian residents' share of Niagara University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Niagara University is more Asian than neighboring Lewiston (1% Asian), Youngstown (1.1% Asian), Sanborn (0.4% Asian), and Ransomville (0% Asian).

Niagara University's Hispanic Population

98 residents of Niagara University, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Niagara University is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Niagara University ranks 527th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niagara University's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 58.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Niagara University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Niagara University is more Hispanic than neighboring Lewiston (0% Hispanic), Youngstown (1.9% Hispanic), Sanborn (0.6% Hispanic), and Ransomville (1.7% Hispanic). Niagara University is less Hispanic than neighboring Niagara Falls (7.6% Hispanic).

Niagara University's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Niagara University, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Niagara University is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Niagara University ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niagara University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Niagara University's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Niagara University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lewiston (0.5% Native American/Other), Niagara Falls (1.5% Native American/Other), Youngstown (2.5% Native American/Other), and Sanborn (1.9% Native American/Other).

Niagara University's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Niagara University, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Niagara University is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Niagara University ranks 1282nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niagara University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1825.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Niagara University's population has increased from 0.4% to 5.2%.

Niagara University is more Multiracial than neighboring Lewiston (4.7% Multiracial), and Ransomville (1.1% Multiracial). Niagara University is less Multiracial than neighboring Niagara Falls (7.8% Multiracial), and Sanborn (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.