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Population Review

West Seneca, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of West Seneca, New York is 45,329 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $75,465, the median home value is $215,000, and the median age is 44.3.

45,329

Population

2119

People / sq mi

$75,465

Median Income

$215,000

Median Home Value

West Seneca covers 21.4 sq mi of land at 2119 people per square mile.

About West Seneca, NY

West Seneca is a city in New York with a population of 45,329. It ranks #20 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 44.3, older than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in West Seneca is $75,465, near the US median of $74,580. 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $215,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,040. The homeownership rate of 76.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in West Seneca reflects 33.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.0 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White93.7%
Black or African American2.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$75,465

Median Household Income

$41,853

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$215,000

Median Home Value

$1,040

Median Rent

76.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.8%

High School+

33.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

81.8%

Public Transit

10.0%

Work From Home

23.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

6.6%

Foreign Born

94.9%

Non-English at Home

7.2%

Veterans

13.0%

With Disability

96.8%

Health Insurance

92.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management27.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.5%
Manufacturing10.3%
Information10.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.5%
Construction5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Retail Trade4.7%
Public Administration4.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

West Seneca, New York has a population of 45,329 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in West Seneca, New York is $75,465, with 4.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in West Seneca, New York is $215,000, with median monthly rent at $1,040 and a homeownership rate of 76.4%.

The median age in West Seneca, New York is 44.3 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.