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Rye, NY vs West Seneca, NY

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- West Seneca is 0% more densely populated than Rye.
- People are 26.9% less likely to be married in West Seneca.
- The Median Age is 2.6 years older in West Seneca.
 Rye, NYWest Seneca, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,390329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock45.338.4
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 Population - 201015,730  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,943285,036,114
 Population - 199014,936  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-1.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,122.393.4
 Land Area5.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Rye, NYWest Seneca, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1410.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 345.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5418.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Rye, NYWest Seneca, NYUnited States
 White76.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian6.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Rye, NYWest Seneca, NYUnited States
 Married Population64.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.2%50.2%
 Never Married24.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.262.60
 Households5,841  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,78380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children52.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,399  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children3.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Rye    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Excellent community with terrific schools, proximity to New York City and New England, a vibrant town center and well educated residents. The only draw back is the cost  More

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Over 18 years ago

Small city that offers all the charm of living in a highly educated, upscale small town setting with close proximity to New York City, Connecticut and New England, and  More

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Reviews for West Seneca    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Having lived in West Seneca all my life I have to say it is one of the greatest towns you could ever find. We have the great city of Buffalo NY right on our boundary,  More

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Over 21 years ago

I lived in West Seneca For 21 years, we never even locked our doors. No problems. Now in my new city, I always lock my doors, even when I am home. I miss West  More

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