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The West Seneca CDP(1) had a population of 45,303 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for West Seneca is located at latitude 42.8501 and longitude -78.7998 in Erie County. The formal boundaries for the West Seneca Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 21.36 sq. miles and a water area of 0.06 sq. miles. Erie County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The West Seneca Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The West Seneca Census Designated Place is located within Town of West Seneca, a minor civil division (MCD) of Erie County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,303 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,118 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $79,709 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,684 |
| Median Home Value | $232,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,150 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 15,387 (72.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,632 (21.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,131 (5.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 20,019 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Family Households | 11,767 (58.8%) |
The table below compares West Seneca to the other 1,291 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 20 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 414 | 68th |
| Median Household Income | # 697 | 46th |
| Per Capita Income | # 627 | 52nd |
| Diversity Index | # 901 | 30th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
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