Cheektowaga, New York

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
76,483
Population
$64,066
Median Income
$152,100
Home Value
39.2
Median Age

Demographics

Cheektowaga has a population of 76,483 with a median age of 39.2. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
77.1%
Black
13.4%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
2.9%
Other
2.2%
Demographic Value
Total Population76,483
Median Age39.2
White77.1%
Black or African American13.4%
Asian2.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Other / Two or More Races2.2%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Cheektowaga is $64,066, which is 14.7% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $34,897. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

$64,066
Median Household Income
$34,897
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Cheektowaga is 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Cheektowaga, 92.7% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10.1% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
92.7%
Bachelor's+
27.2%
Graduate+
10.1%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher92.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher27.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree10.1%

Housing

The median home value in Cheektowaga is $152,100, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $969. The homeownership rate is 69.8%.

$152,100
Median Home Value
$969/mo
Median Rent
69.8%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$152,100
Median Monthly Rent$969
Homeownership Rate69.8%
Vacancy Rate4.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cheektowaga, New York?
The population of Cheektowaga, New York is 76,483 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cheektowaga, New York?
The median household income in Cheektowaga, New York is $64,066. This is 14.7% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Cheektowaga, New York?
The median home value in Cheektowaga, New York is $152,100. The median monthly rent is $969.
What percentage of people in Cheektowaga have a college degree?
In Cheektowaga, New York, 27.2% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 92.7% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Cheektowaga, New York an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Cheektowaga, New York is 2.4x (median home value $152,100 vs. median income $64,066), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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