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Gowanda, NY
Village in Cattaraugus County, New York.
Population
2,683
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,684
ZIP codes
0
Gowanda and its ZIP codes
Gowanda at a glance
- Gowanda is about 4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,828 a year, 40% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,400 (77% below New York) and median rent is $753 a month.
Local data for Gowanda, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gowanda, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,828
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$96,400
Median rent
$753/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,121), Irish Americans (393), Polish Americans (246).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cattaraugus County. PPP loans are for Gowanda.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,757
28,122 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,316
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$652M
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
How people get to work
Gowanda, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked6.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gowanda, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
853
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
392
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
53.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gowanda, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Gowanda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PerrysburgCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| North CollinsVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| South DaytonVillage | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| CattaraugusVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| FarnhamVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Sunset BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| AngolaVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Silver CreekVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| EdenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.6 |
| Lake Erie BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| SpringvilleVillage | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| Cherry CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Angola on the LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Little ValleyVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| North BostonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gowanda, NY in?
- Gowanda is in Cattaraugus County, New York.
- What is the population of Gowanda, NY?
- About 2,683 people live in Gowanda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gowanda?
- Nearby places include Perrysburg (3.3 mi), North Collins (9.1 mi), South Dayton (9.2 mi), Cattaraugus (9.8 mi), Farnham (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023