14301 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 14301, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

14301 is a zip code in Niagara County, New York, which covers Niagara Falls, with a total population of 12,033 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 14301 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 14301.

The estimated population of people living in 14301 is 12,033, with a median age of 42.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 14301 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,033
+1.65%
-5.12%
2020
11,838
 -6.82% -
2019
12,704
+0.87%
-
2018
12,594
 -0.69% -
2017
12,682
 - -

Population of 14301 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 14301 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
57.3%
58.6%
 -2.22%
Black/African American
29.3%
30.9%
 -5.18%
Native
0.6%
1.8%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
5.5%
4.6%
 +19.57%
Asian
0.5%
1%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
6.1%
2.8%
 +117.86%
Other
0.8%
0.3%
 +166.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 14301 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 14301 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 14301 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 14301 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.9 +2.39% 43.1 -0.23% 42.9 +3.62%
2020 41.9 +16.39% 43.2 +23.78% 41.4 +10.11%
2019 36 -1.64% 34.9 -1.97% 37.6 +0.53%
2018 36.6 -2.14% 35.6 -6.32% 37.4 +0.54%
2017 37.4 - 38 - 37.2 -

The median age of the 14301 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 14301 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 937 -22.51% 930 -19.45% 739 736
10 to 19 727 +27.42% 753 -61.45% 902 362
20 to 29 729 -5.02% 1,146 -35.27% 636 781
30 to 39 858 -16.8% 736 +10.07% 717 811
40 to 49 715 -1.25% 846 +4.37% 682 872
50 to 59 849 1.03% 777 -18.26% 812 640
60 to 69 734 +30.02% 625 +33.06% 974 849
70+ 482 +43.11% 838 -1.85% 699 821

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 14301 zip code is $31,406.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 14301.

  • Under 25
    $21,373.00
  • 25 to 44
    $32,565.00
  • 45 to 64
    $31,700.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 14301 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 14301, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 14301 is currently $45,538.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.10% of households in 14301 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 14301 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    42.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.10%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 14301 is $22,464.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 14301 by the total population of 14301.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 14301 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 14301 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 14301 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 14301 zip over the age of 16 is 9,622.

Of those people, a total of 54.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 14301 is 48.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 14301 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 328 34.10% 9.80%
20 to 24 years 543 79.90% 5.80%
25 to 29 years 874 80.50% 30.40%
30 to 34 years 682 94.90% 5.90%
35 to 44 years 1,478 82.40% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 1,599 64.40% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 775 43.20% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 698 41.50% 32.10%
65 to 74 years 1,583 21.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,062 7.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 14301. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,255 50.40% 8.10%
Black or African American 2,541 65.20% 13.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 68 27.90% 0.00%
Asian 38 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 159 49.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 561 43.90% 8.10%
Hispanic or Latino 402 49.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,106 50.10% 8.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 14301 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 14301 is 4,687, with median earnings of $29,218.00.

Women in 14301 are earning approximately 84.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,687 $29,218.00
Male 2,323 $31,521.00
Female 2,364 $26,615.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 14301 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 303 $25,592.00
Business and Financial 144 $56,300.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $105,969.00
Architecture and Engineering 24 $23,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 97 $47,422.00
Legal 88 $0.00
Educational and Library 298 $70,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 257 $27,159.00
Healthcare Support 234 $30,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 160 $45,372.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 382 $12,222.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 207 $25,179.00
Personal Care and Service 168 $15,375.00
Sales 424 $21,136.00
Office and Administrative Support 632 $34,076.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 268 $31,714.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $40,536.00
Production 511 $27,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 147 $31,893.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 14301 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 14301.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 119 $85,536.00 184 $21,855.00
Business and Financial 20 $0.00 124 $56,800.00
Computer and Mathematical 49 $0.00 29 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 69 $61,406.00 28 $29,167.00
Legal 88 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 64 $66,136.00 234 $86,905.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 248 $26,136.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 226 $27,045.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 136 $45,319.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 173 $11,708.00 209 $13,365.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 106 $40,875.00 101 $4,604.00
Personal Care and Service 51 $0.00 117 $16,656.00
Sales 203 $12,196.00 221 $28,728.00
Office and Administrative Support 163 $42,780.00 469 $33,723.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 268 $31,714.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $40,536.00 0 $0.00
Production 434 $23,750.00 77 $38,068.00
Transportation and Material Moving 107 $39,191.00 40 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,773 households in 14301, with an average household size of 2.05 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,607 families living in the 14301 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 14301:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,107 312 1,188 3,166
Average Household Size 3 3.41 3.03 1.22
Total Families 1,107 312 1,188 0
Average Household Size 2.98 3.05 2.77 0

Poverty

Of the 2,607 families living in 14301, 31.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 14301:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,347 housing units in 14301.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,773 78.58%
Vacant 1,574 21.42%

42.81% of the total 7,347 housing units in 14301 are rental units. This is approximately 3,145 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,442 are occupied by the owner - or 33.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 14301 is $632.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 14301 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    186
  • Less than $500
    936
  • $500 to $999
    1,874
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    302
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    33
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 14301 is $62,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 14301 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    723
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,516
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    101
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    53
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    6
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    16
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    27
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 14301. The chart below shows the number of properties in 14301 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,782
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,215
  • 1950 to 1959
    966
  • 1960 to 1969
    530
  • 1970 to 1979
    500
  • 1980 to 1989
    101
  • 1990 to 1999
    60
  • 2000 to 2009
    87
  • 2010 to 2013
    106
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 14301 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,870
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,412
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,316
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    175

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 14301 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 14301 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 14301.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    272
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    649
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    680
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    751
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    478
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    290
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    580
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    140
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    140
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    175
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    83
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

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