Grand Island town, New York
Grand Island town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Grand Island town is a geographic entity located in Erie County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 21,587. The land area covers 28.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 21,587 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,807 | ±306 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,910 | ±308 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,807 | ±306 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 103 | ±72 |
| Median Home Value | $327,000 | ±$14,093 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,199 | ±$67 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $115,991 | ±$11,704 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,914 | ±$7,525 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 887 | ±263 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,778 | ±526 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.9% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 21,565 (2024)
ID: 170805
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
2255 BASELINE RD, GRAND ISLAND NY 14072-1798
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GUS Population: 950,602 (2024)
ID: 170419
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATI
95 FRANKLIN ST, 400, BUFFALO NY 14202-3959
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | LOCKPORT, NY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BUFFALO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WEST SENECA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AMHERST, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AMHERST, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | LOCKPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | BUFFALO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-07 | BUFFALO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BUFFALO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BUFFALO, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SUNY Buffalo State University
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College | 7.1 mi away | 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14222 |
7168784000
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GRAND ISLAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 1715 BEDELL ROAD, GRAND ISLAND, NY, 14072 |
(716) 773-7124
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The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda
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College Vocational | 7.4 mi away | 2309 Eggert Rd, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 |
7168338772
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NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY - LASALLE BRANCH
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 8728 BUFFALO AVENUE, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, 14304 |
(716) 283-8309
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Professional Culinary Academy
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College Vocational | 7.9 mi away | 875 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14222-1433 |
7168317801
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CITY OF TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 333 MAIN STREET, TONAWANDA, NY, 14150 |
(716) 693-5043
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Canisius University
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College | 8.4 mi away | 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14208-1098 |
7168882200
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NORTH TONAWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 505 MEADOW DRIVE, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY, 14120 |
(716) 693-4132
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D'Youville University
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College | 8.7 mi away | 320 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14201-1084 |
7168298000
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ELAINE M. PANTY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 820 TONAWANDA STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14207 |
(716) 875-0562
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NIAGARA FALLS, NY US, located 4.7 miles from Grand Island town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 18.6° | 26.0° | 2.59" | 22.3" |
| February | 34.5° | 18.8° | 26.7° | 2.10" | 16.3" |
| March | 42.9° | 26.0° | 34.4° | 2.44" | 11.6" |
| April | 55.8° | 36.0° | 45.9° | 3.10" | 2.2" |
| May | 68.8° | 47.9° | 58.3° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.6° | 58.3° | 68.0° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 63.4° | 72.8° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.4° | 61.4° | 70.9° | 2.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.9° | 53.6° | 63.7° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.2° | 42.8° | 52.0° | 3.27" | 0.2" |
| November | 48.9° | 33.4° | 41.2° | 2.89" | 4.1" |
| December | 38.5° | 25.4° | 32.0° | 2.76" | 15.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandyle Village CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Tonawanda city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Tonawanda Town CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| North Tonawanda city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Kenmore village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Niagara Falls city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3602929828. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.