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Cheektowaga CDP, NY

ZIP 14227 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 14227

14227 has a population of 21,669 with a median age of 46.9 yrs (46.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Black
7.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.1%-47% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.7%-69% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.0%-27% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.0%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
27.0%+65% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.4%-51% vs US avg
x
High school
35.0%+34% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.9%-23% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.8%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.9%-11% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.4%
x
Diversity Index
28/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
6.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.3%+197% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.1%-25% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.8%+896% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
PolishGermanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 14227

Poverty Rate
6.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.3%+197% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.1%-25% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.1%-61% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.6%-9% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.8%+896% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,669
Median age46.9
Poverty rate6.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.4%
Hispanic5.7%
Black7.9%
Asian3.1%
Foreign-born41.3%