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Gowanda Central School District
Gowanda Central School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 8,862. The median household income is $59,101 and the median age is 43.4.
8,862
Population
93
People / sq mi
$59,101
Median Income
43.4
Median Age
Gowanda Central School District covers 95 sq mi of land at 93.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 51.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$59,101
Median Household Income
$30,133
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$122,300
Median Home Value
$838
Median Rent
82.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.0%
High School+
16.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gowanda Central School District serves a community with a population of 8,862 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Gowanda Central School District is $59,101, with a per capita income of $30,133. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
Gowanda Central School District is 74.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 51.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Gowanda Central School District, 88.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Gowanda Central School District is $122,300, with a median rent of $838. The homeownership rate is 82.6%.
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Data for Gowanda Central School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3612390).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.