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Wanakah, NY
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York.
Population
2,664
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,212
ZIP codes
0
Wanakah and its ZIP codes
Wanakah at a glance
- Wanakah is about 5.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,681 a year, 15% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,000 (54% below New York).
Local data for Wanakah, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wanakah, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,681
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$195,000
Homeownership
97.2%
Bachelor's or higher
39.4%
Median age
51.3
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (723), Irish Americans (649), Italian Americans (633).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Wanakah.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,996
464,902 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,801
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8B
FY 2026, $8,436 per person
How people get to work
Wanakah, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wanakah, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,242
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,364
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 16°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wanakah, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
Cities near Wanakah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamburgVillage | 4.1 mi | 2.5 |
| Highland-on-the-LakeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2 |
| BlasdellVillage | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| EdenCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 5.6 |
| LackawannaCity | 6.4 mi | 6.5 |
| North BostonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Orchard ParkVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Angola on the LakeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.5 |
| AngolaVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| West SenecaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 21.4 |
| North CollinsVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| BuffaloCity | 11 mi | 40.4 |
| SloanVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake Erie BeachCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| CheektowagaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 25.4 |
| FarnhamVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wanakah, NY in?
- Wanakah is in Erie County, New York.
- What is the population of Wanakah, NY?
- About 2,664 people live in Wanakah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wanakah?
- Nearby places include Hamburg (4.1 mi), Highland-on-the-Lake (4.8 mi), Blasdell (5 mi), Eden (6.3 mi), Lackawanna (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023