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Buffalo Overview

276,688
TOTAL POPULATION
133,447
MALE POPULATION
143,241
FEMALE POPULATION
93.16
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,558
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,678
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,184
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,808
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
133,294
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Buffalo Area Codes

Race in Buffalo

The most populous races in Buffalo are White / Caucasian (128,773 | 46.5%), Black / African American (91,963 | 33.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (34,152 | 12.3%).
Race in Buffalo
Race# Population% Population
Asian21,1067.6%
Black / African American91,96333.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific180.0%
Hispanic or Latino34,15212.3%
Native / Alaskan1,1400.4%
White / Caucasian128,77346.5%
Two or more Races18,1216.6%
Some other Race15,5675.6%
Total276,688100.0%

Ancestry in Buffalo

The most populous ancestries reported in Buffalo are Irish (30,315 | 11.0%), German (29,012 | 10.5%), Italian (28,068 | 10.1%), Puerto Rican (24,857 | 9.0%), and Polish (24,187 | 8.7%), together accounting for 49.3% of all Buffalo residents.
Ancestry in Buffalo
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2130.1%
African4,1241.5%
Albanian500.0%
Alsatian280.0%
American4,4561.6%
Arab2,6090.9%
Argentinean1100.0%
Armenian350.0%
Australian370.0%
Austrian4300.2%
Bahamian490.0%
Barbadian110.0%
Belgian350.0%
Belizean1200.0%
Bermudan130.0%
Bhutanese1690.1%
Blackfeet2070.1%
Bolivian230.0%
Brazilian220.0%
British6280.2%
British West Indian1150.0%
Bulgarian620.0%
Burmese6610.2%
Cajun100.0%
Cambodian70.0%
Canadian4680.2%
Celtic880.0%
Central American7110.3%
Central American Indian1510.1%
Cherokee3880.1%
Chilean450.0%
Colombian4810.2%
Costa Rican220.0%
Cree360.0%
Creek260.0%
Croatian2550.1%
Crow400.0%
Cuban7980.3%
Czech2710.1%
Czechoslovakian1300.1%
Danish1690.1%
Dominican2,1730.8%
Dutch1,6150.6%
Dutch West Indian480.0%
Eastern European4580.2%
Ecuadorian5270.2%
Egyptian770.0%
English11,6484.2%
Estonian280.0%
Ethiopian6170.2%
European1,6300.6%
Filipino550.0%
Finnish3610.1%
French2,9561.1%
French American Indian650.0%
French Canadian1,1090.4%
German29,01210.5%
German Russian550.0%
Ghanaian1340.1%
Greek8890.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro40.0%
Guatemalan2880.1%
Guyanese1510.1%
Haitian4510.2%
Honduran870.0%
Hungarian1,2640.5%
Icelander210.0%
Indian (Asian)1,7050.6%
Indonesian3,9751.4%
Iranian260.0%
Iraqi4440.2%
Irish30,31511.0%
Iroquois1,6160.6%
Israeli2260.1%
Italian28,06810.1%
Jamaican8740.3%
Japanese80.0%
Jordanian250.0%
Kenyan60.0%
Korean6000.2%
Laotian360.0%
Latvian1100.0%
Lebanese3680.1%
Liberian1140.0%
Lithuanian3090.1%
Lumbee110.0%
Macedonian50.0%
Malaysian5210.2%
Maltese200.0%
Mexican2,6240.9%
Mexican American Indian450.0%
Mongolian90.0%
Moroccan400.0%
Native Hawaiian770.0%
Navajo470.0%
Nicaraguan370.0%
Nigerian4370.2%
Northern European1270.1%
Norwegian7300.3%
Okinawan1280.1%
Pakistani9790.4%
Palestinian790.0%
Panamanian400.0%
Paraguayan140.0%
Pennsylvania German460.0%
Peruvian1360.1%
Polish24,1878.7%
Portuguese3200.1%
Puerto Rican24,8579.0%
Romanian2510.1%
Russian1,4840.5%
Salvadoran1970.1%
Samoan40.0%
Scandinavian3290.1%
Scotch-Irish6790.3%
Scottish1,6310.6%
Serbian2120.1%
Sioux190.0%
Slavic910.0%
Slovak2650.1%
Slovene290.0%
Somali8170.3%
South American1,4930.5%
South American Indian2020.1%
Spaniard2330.1%
Spanish5490.2%
Sri Lankan7130.3%
Subsaharan African7,7682.8%
Sudanese2970.1%
Swedish9060.3%
Swiss2750.1%
Syrian3020.1%
Taiwanese60.0%
Thai6,5932.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian5000.2%
Turkish2170.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander180.0%
Ugandan870.0%
Ukrainian1,1040.4%
Venezuelan1570.1%
Vietnamese3,6591.3%
Welsh8340.3%
West Indian3620.1%
Yugoslavian2140.1%
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Immigrants in Buffalo

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Buffalo came from Asia (16,132 | 5.8%), South Central Asia (8,659 | 3.1%), Africa (5,771 | 2.1%), Latin America (4,958 | 1.8%), and South Eastern Asia (4,947 | 1.8%), together accounting for 14.6% of all Buffalo residents.
Immigrants in Buffalo
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1010.0%
Africa5,7712.1%
Albania360.0%
Argentina450.0%
Asia16,1325.8%
Australia440.0%
Austria360.0%
Bangladesh4,9101.8%
Barbados520.0%
Belarus20.0%
Belgium130.0%
Bolivia190.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina720.0%
Brazil500.0%
Bulgaria80.0%
Cambodia80.0%
Cameroon50.0%
Canada8110.3%
Caribbean3,0711.1%
Central America7980.3%
Chile120.0%
China6810.3%
Colombia2490.1%
Congo5920.2%
Costa Rica220.0%
Croatia1060.0%
Cuba3550.1%
Czechoslovakia100.0%
Dominica130.0%
Dominican Republic9010.3%
Eastern Africa2,0860.7%
Eastern Asia9660.4%
Eastern Europe8090.3%
Ecuador2990.1%
Egypt560.0%
El Salvador740.0%
England440.0%
Eritrea1990.1%
Ethiopia3380.1%
Europe2,0170.7%
France570.0%
Germany3780.1%
Ghana2630.1%
Greece200.0%
Guatemala1020.0%
Guyana1830.1%
Haiti3720.1%
Honduras210.0%
Hong Kong340.0%
Hungary580.0%
India1,5320.5%
Indonesia190.0%
Iran780.0%
Iraq4020.2%
Ireland380.0%
Israel1060.0%
Italy2160.1%
Jamaica7520.3%
Japan310.0%
Jordan480.0%
Kenya950.0%
Korea2540.1%
Kuwait360.0%
Laos3040.1%
Latin America4,9581.8%
Latvia230.0%
Lebanon340.0%
Liberia3040.1%
Lithuania70.0%
Malaysia1470.1%
Mexico5120.2%
Micronesia40.0%
Middle Africa1,4880.5%
Morocco170.0%
Nepal5110.2%
Netherlands430.0%
Nicaragua140.0%
Nigeria3190.1%
Northern Africa5570.2%
Northern Europe3040.1%
Oceania720.0%
Pakistan7410.3%
Panama530.0%
Peru520.0%
Philippines2140.1%
Poland1720.1%
Romania1130.0%
Russia1380.1%
Saudi Arabia240.0%
Scotland620.0%
Senegal440.0%
Serbia180.0%
Sierra Leone80.0%
Singapore650.0%
Somalia6760.2%
South Africa1730.1%
South America1,0890.4%
South Central Asia8,6593.1%
South Eastern Asia4,9471.8%
Southern Europe2710.1%
Spain350.0%
Sri Lanka380.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines130.0%
Sudan4480.2%
Sweden420.0%
Switzerland1060.0%
Syria2790.1%
Taiwan640.0%
Thailand1,4540.5%
Trinidad and Tobago4310.2%
Turkey230.0%
Uganda440.0%
Ukraine460.0%
Uzbekistan1770.1%
Venezuela1430.1%
Vietnam3260.1%
West Indies1060.0%
Western Africa1,1590.4%
Western Asia1,5500.6%
Western Europe6330.2%
Yemen5720.2%
Zaire8400.3%
Zimbabwe260.0%
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Sex and Age in Buffalo

Sex and Age in Buffalo

The most populous age groups in Buffalo are 25 to 29 Years (12,426 | 9.3%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (13,659 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Buffalo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,873 (6.7%)8,737 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years8,661 (6.5%)8,887 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years8,911 (6.7%)7,871 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years9,679 (7.2%)9,166 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years11,006 (8.3%)11,997 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years12,426 (9.3%)13,659 (9.5%)
30 to 34 Years11,270 (8.5%)11,493 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Years8,404 (6.3%)10,125 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years7,815 (5.9%)7,675 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years7,390 (5.5%)7,306 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years7,196 (5.4%)7,549 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years7,909 (5.9%)8,531 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years8,079 (6.0%)8,917 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years6,322 (4.7%)7,525 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years4,294 (3.2%)5,360 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years2,451 (1.8%)2,922 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years1,280 (1.0%)2,619 (1.8%)
85 Years and over1,481 (1.1%)2,902 (2.0%)
Total133,447 (100.0%)143,241 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Buffalo

Median Family Size in Buffalo

The median family size in Buffalo is 3.14 persons per family, with married-couple families (29,225 | 50.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.31 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,060 | 10.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.64 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Buffalo
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple29,225 (50.2%)3.31
Single Male/Father6,060 (10.4%)2.64
Single Female/Mother22,892 (39.4%)3.05
Total Families58,177 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Buffalo

The median household size in Buffalo is 2.25 persons per household, with married-couple households (29,225 | 24.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (60,720 | 51.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Buffalo
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple29,225 (24.6%)3.35
Single Male/Father6,060 (5.1%)2.99
Single Female/Mother22,892 (19.3%)3.24
Non-family60,720 (51.1%)1.28
Total Households118,897 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Buffalo

Out of a total of 118,897 households in Buffalo, 58,177 (48.9%) are family households, while 60,720 (51.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 25,318, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 48,423.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Buffalo
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-48,423 (40.7%)
2-Person Households25,318 (21.3%)9,146 (7.7%)
3-Person Households13,956 (11.7%)1,992 (1.7%)
4-Person Households9,778 (8.2%)950 (0.8%)
5-Person Households5,002 (4.2%)158 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,461 (2.1%)37 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,662 (1.4%)14 (0.0%)
Total58,177 (48.9%)60,720 (51.1%)

Female Fertility in Buffalo

Fertility by Age in Buffalo

Average fertility rate in Buffalo is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Buffalo
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years46 (1.3%)5.0
20 to 34 years2,620 (75.6%)71.0
35 to 50 years801 (23.1%)30.0
Total3,467 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buffalo

48.9% of women with births (3,467) in Buffalo are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 32.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buffalo
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,153 (44.0%)1,467 (56.0%)
35 to 50 years543 (67.8%)258 (32.2%)
Total1,695 (48.9%)1,772 (51.1%)

Fertility by Education in Buffalo

Average fertility rate in Buffalo is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 62.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 28.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Buffalo
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School648 (18.7%)55.0
High School Diploma961 (27.7%)62.0
College or Associate's Degree969 (28.0%)41.0
Bachelor's Degree480 (13.8%)35.0
Graduate Degree409 (11.8%)47.0
Total3,467 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buffalo

51.1% of women with births in Buffalo are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 82.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 63.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buffalo
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School255 (39.4%)393 (60.7%)
High School Diploma348 (36.2%)613 (63.8%)
College or Associate's Degree389 (40.1%)580 (59.9%)
Bachelor's Degree367 (76.5%)113 (23.5%)
Graduate Degree338 (82.6%)71 (17.4%)
Total1,695 (48.9%)1,772 (51.1%)

Income in Buffalo

Income Overview in Buffalo

Per Capita Income in Buffalo is $29,558, while median incomes of families and households are $57,678 and $46,184 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income276,688$29,558
Median Family Income58,177$57,678
Mean Family Income58,177$78,682
Median Household Income118,897$46,184
Mean Household Income118,897$66,571
Income Deficit58,177$11,808
Wage / Income Gap (%)276,6888.92%
Wage / Income Gap ($)276,68891.08¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index276,6880.50

Earnings by Sex in Buffalo

Average Earnings in Buffalo are $32,876, $34,270 for men and $31,214 for women, a difference of 8.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Buffalo
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male69,831 (49.2%)$34,270
Female72,120 (50.8%)$31,214
Total141,951 (100.0%)$32,876

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buffalo

The most common earnings brackets in Buffalo are $100,000+ for men (6,525 | 9.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (5,456 | 7.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buffalo
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,736 (5.3%)4,205 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,233 (4.6%)3,207 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,879 (4.1%)3,167 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,289 (3.3%)2,343 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,421 (3.5%)3,579 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,387 (3.4%)2,653 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,199 (3.2%)2,665 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,593 (2.3%)2,212 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,319 (3.3%)2,574 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,647 (3.8%)3,177 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,994 (7.1%)5,130 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,098 (7.3%)5,456 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,281 (4.7%)3,824 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,814 (5.5%)3,768 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,289 (4.7%)3,599 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,340 (3.4%)2,921 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,359 (7.7%)5,292 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,572 (5.1%)3,449 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,856 (8.4%)4,740 (6.6%)
$100,000+6,525 (9.3%)4,159 (5.8%)
Total69,831 (100.0%)72,120 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buffalo

Average earnings in Buffalo are $41,001 for men and $36,458 for women, a difference of 11.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $22,289. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,338, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,394.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buffalo
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$22,289$17,394
High School Diploma$33,107$25,512
College or Associate's Degree$40,426$33,220
Bachelor's Degree$55,277$46,563
Graduate Degree$71,250$64,338
Total$41,001$36,458

Family Income in Buffalo

Family Income Brackets in Buffalo

According to the Buffalo family income data, there are 10,123 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,560 families (4.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Buffalo
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,4807.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,5604.4%
$15,000 to $24,9995,6439.7%
$25,000 to $34,9995,4699.4%
$35,000 to $49,9997,38812.7%
$50,000 to $74,99910,12317.4%
$75,000 to $99,9996,92311.9%
$100,000 to $149,9999,07615.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993,4325.9%
$200,000+3,1425.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buffalo

4-person families (9,252 | 15.9%) account for the highest median family income in Buffalo with $63,518 per family, while 2-person families (28,189 | 48.4%) have the highest median income of $29,157 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buffalo
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families28,189 (48.4%)$58,314
3-Person Families13,025 (22.4%)$57,289
4-Person Families9,252 (15.9%)$63,518
5-Person Families4,000 (6.9%)$54,692
6-Person Families2,376 (4.1%)$41,445
7+ Person Families1,335 (2.3%)$43,315
Total58,177 (100.0%)$57,678

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buffalo

The median family income in Buffalo is $57,678, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,452) having the highest median family income of $110,571, while families with no earners (10,185) have the lowest median family income of $22,133, accounting for 7.6% and 17.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Buffalo
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10,185 (17.5%)$22,133
1 Earner22,480 (38.6%)$40,983
2 Earners21,060 (36.2%)$89,460
3+ Earners4,452 (7.6%)$110,571
Total58,177 (100.0%)$57,678

Household Income in Buffalo

Household Income Brackets in Buffalo

With 19,975 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Buffalo, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 4,994 households (4.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Buffalo
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011,4149.6%
$10,000 to $14,99910,4638.8%
$15,000 to $24,99913,67311.5%
$25,000 to $34,99911,7719.9%
$35,000 to $49,99915,33812.9%
$50,000 to $74,99919,97516.8%
$75,000 to $99,99912,36510.4%
$100,000 to $149,99913,79211.6%
$150,000 to $199,9994,9944.2%
$200,000+4,9944.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Buffalo

The median household income in Buffalo is $46,184, with the highest median household income of $52,452 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 44,746 households (37.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,557, with 7,118 households (6.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Buffalo
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,118 (6.0%)$33,557
25 to 44 Years44,746 (37.6%)$52,452
45 to 64 Years40,373 (34.0%)$45,915
65+ Years26,660 (22.4%)$42,121
Total118,897 (100.0%)$46,184

Poverty in Buffalo

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo

With 26.7% poverty level for males and 27.6% for females among the residents of Buffalo, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,942 males (47.4%) and 664 females (42.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,255 (38.3%)3,644 (42.4%)
5 Years658 (37.6%)425 (25.0%)
6 to 11 Years4,942 (47.4%)4,231 (40.7%)
12 to 14 Years2,087 (40.5%)1,319 (30.3%)
15 Years767 (43.4%)664 (42.6%)
16 and 17 Years1,066 (33.9%)1,092 (33.3%)
18 to 24 Years4,848 (36.7%)4,938 (35.8%)
25 to 34 Years4,487 (19.1%)6,328 (25.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,143 (19.5%)4,749 (26.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,443 (23.8%)3,398 (22.9%)
55 to 64 Years3,725 (23.5%)3,848 (22.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,291 (12.3%)2,198 (17.2%)
75 Years and over775 (15.6%)1,745 (21.7%)
Total34,487 (26.7%)38,579 (27.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo

According to the poverty statistics in Buffalo, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 87.7% of males and 82.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,253 (61.7%)4,958 (57.6%)
5 Years1,090 (62.4%)1,276 (75.0%)
6 to 11 Years5,487 (52.6%)6,174 (59.3%)
12 to 14 Years3,072 (59.6%)3,030 (69.7%)
15 Years1,000 (56.6%)896 (57.4%)
16 and 17 Years2,078 (66.1%)2,189 (66.7%)
18 to 24 Years8,360 (63.3%)8,865 (64.2%)
25 to 34 Years18,955 (80.9%)18,736 (74.8%)
35 to 44 Years12,944 (80.5%)13,039 (73.3%)
45 to 54 Years11,012 (76.2%)11,419 (77.1%)
55 to 64 Years12,147 (76.5%)13,553 (77.9%)
65 to 74 Years9,242 (87.7%)10,588 (82.8%)
75 Years and over4,205 (84.4%)6,285 (78.3%)
Total94,845 (73.3%)101,008 (72.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buffalo

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Buffalo show that 11.7% or 3,407 of the total 29,225 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 44.9%, comprising of 303 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.5%, which includes 727 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buffalo
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children15,343 (95.5%)727 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children8,126 (86.0%)1,324 (14.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,977 (65.2%)1,053 (34.7%)
5 or more Children372 (55.1%)303 (44.9%)
Total25,818 (88.3%)3,407 (11.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buffalo

According to the poverty data in Buffalo, 20.3% or 1,230 single-father households and 35.2% or 8,057 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 363 households (61.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 204 households (96.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buffalo
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children360 (11.0%)1,268 (14.8%)
1 or 2 Children491 (22.9%)4,677 (42.3%)
3 or 4 Children363 (61.8%)1,908 (62.3%)
5 or more Children16 (34.8%)204 (96.7%)
Total1,230 (20.3%)8,057 (35.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buffalo

The poverty data for Buffalo shows that 3,407 of the married-couple family households (11.7%) and 9,287 of the single-parent households (32.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 303 households (44.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 220 household (85.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buffalo
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children727 (4.5%)1,628 (13.7%)
1 or 2 Children1,324 (14.0%)5,168 (39.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,053 (34.7%)2,271 (62.2%)
5 or more Children303 (44.9%)220 (85.6%)
Total3,407 (11.7%)9,287 (32.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Buffalo

Employment by Class of Employer in Buffalo

Among the 120,181 employed individuals in Buffalo, private company employees (74,871 | 62.3%), not-for-profit organizations (18,096 | 15.1%), and local government employees (10,657 | 8.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Buffalo
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees74,87162.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,5812.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,7373.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations18,09615.1%
Local Government Employees10,6578.9%
State Government Employees6,7125.6%
Federal Government Employees2,4092.0%
Unpaid Family Workers1180.1%
Total120,181100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Buffalo

According to the labor force statistics for Buffalo, out of the total population over 16 years of age (221,419), 60.2% or 133,294 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 9,331 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 80.4% or 20,972 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.9% or 805 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Buffalo
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,400 (34.8%)805 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Years15,826 (68.8%)1,124 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years20,972 (80.4%)1,405 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years18,119 (79.6%)1,268 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years26,467 (77.8%)1,694 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years20,785 (70.6%)1,497 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years10,078 (61.3%)675 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years9,076 (53.4%)554 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,476 (23.3%)323 (5.9%)
75 Years and over1,024 (7.5%)24 (2.3%)
Total133,294 (60.2%)9,331 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buffalo

According to labor force statistics for Buffalo, 72.4% of individuals (105,519) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (145,744) are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 7,070 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.8% or 40,733 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 1,126 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buffalo
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8,732 (46.6%)2,417 (12.9%)
High School Diploma24,324 (63.6%)3,327 (8.7%)
College / Associate Degree31,732 (74.9%)3,177 (7.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40,733 (87.8%)1,670 (3.6%)
Total105,519 (72.4%)9,765 (6.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Buffalo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buffalo are Community & Social Service (17,634 | 14.2%), Management (9,961 | 8.1%), Education Instruction & Library (9,826 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (6,661 | 5.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (5,857 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Buffalo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buffalo, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.5%), Health Technologists (73.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Buffalo
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5,199 (52.2%)4,762 (47.8%)
Business & Financial2,416 (42.8%)3,230 (57.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,426 (75.6%)1,431 (24.4%)
Computers & Mathematics2,097 (74.9%)704 (25.1%)
Architecture & Engineering1,708 (87.0%)255 (13.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science621 (56.8%)472 (43.2%)
Community & Social Service 6,051 (34.3%)11,583 (65.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1,133 (33.6%)2,240 (66.4%)
Legal Services & Support1,056 (47.3%)1,175 (52.7%)
Education Instruction & Library2,835 (28.8%)6,991 (71.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,027 (46.6%)1,177 (53.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,567 (23.5%)5,094 (76.5%)
Health Technologists1,214 (26.6%)3,352 (73.4%)
Total (Category)19,659 (43.0%)26,100 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)59,770 (48.3%)63,962 (51.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Buffalo are Food Preparation & Serving (8,766 | 7.1%), Healthcare Support (8,016 | 6.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,442 | 4.4%), Personal Care & Service (4,047 | 3.3%), and Security & Protection (3,657 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Buffalo

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Buffalo, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (74.3%), Security & Protection (67.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (65.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.2%), Personal Care & Service (67.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Buffalo
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,508 (18.8%)6,508 (81.2%)
Security & Protection2,484 (67.9%)1,173 (32.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,738 (65.5%)915 (34.5%)
Law Enforcement746 (74.3%)258 (25.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,407 (50.3%)4,359 (49.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,168 (58.2%)2,274 (41.8%)
Personal Care & Service1,297 (32.1%)2,750 (67.9%)
Total (Category)12,864 (43.0%)17,064 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)59,770 (48.3%)63,962 (51.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Buffalo are Office & Administration (15,121 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (10,662 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Buffalo

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Buffalo
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,491 (51.5%)5,171 (48.5%)
Office & Administration4,004 (26.5%)11,117 (73.5%)
Total (Category)9,495 (36.8%)16,288 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)59,770 (48.3%)63,962 (51.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Buffalo are Construction & Extraction (3,472 | 2.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,450 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (221 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Buffalo

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Buffalo
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry185 (83.7%)36 (16.3%)
Construction & Extraction3,332 (96.0%)140 (4.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,312 (94.4%)138 (5.6%)
Total (Category)5,829 (94.9%)314 (5.1%)
Total (Overall)59,770 (48.3%)63,962 (51.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Buffalo are Production (6,507 | 5.3%), Material Moving (5,858 | 4.7%), and Transportation (3,754 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Buffalo

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Buffalo
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,335 (66.6%)2,172 (33.4%)
Transportation3,019 (80.4%)735 (19.6%)
Material Moving4,569 (78.0%)1,289 (22.0%)
Total (Category)11,923 (74.0%)4,196 (26.0%)
Total (Overall)59,770 (48.3%)63,962 (51.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo

Employment Industries in Buffalo

The major employment industries in Buffalo include Health Care & Social Assistance (23,480 | 19.0%), Educational Services (14,495 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (12,971 | 10.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (10,819 | 8.7%), and Manufacturing (10,717 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Buffalo

Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo

The Buffalo industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (85.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (85.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.9%), Educational Services (65.0%), and Finance & Insurance (59.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting347 (85.3%)60 (14.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,926 (85.7%)655 (14.3%)
Manufacturing7,744 (72.3%)2,973 (27.7%)
Wholesale Trade928 (60.1%)617 (39.9%)
Retail Trade6,557 (50.5%)6,414 (49.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,912 (69.7%)1,704 (30.3%)
Utilities348 (77.3%)102 (22.7%)
Information1,452 (62.6%)868 (37.4%)
Finance & Insurance2,837 (40.3%)4,204 (59.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,331 (64.0%)748 (36.0%)
Professional & Scientific3,345 (48.3%)3,580 (51.7%)
Enterprise Management44 (53.7%)38 (46.3%)
Administrative & Support3,726 (61.4%)2,338 (38.6%)
Educational Services5,077 (35.0%)9,418 (65.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,412 (23.1%)18,068 (76.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,412 (52.3%)1,286 (47.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,405 (50.0%)5,414 (50.0%)
Public Administration3,366 (58.3%)2,413 (41.7%)
Total59,770 (48.3%)63,962 (51.7%)

Education in Buffalo

School Enrollment in Buffalo

The most common levels of schooling among the 71,606 students in Buffalo are college / undergraduate (17,782 | 24.8%), elementary school (13,819 | 19.3%), and middle school (13,264 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in Buffalo
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,5224.9%
Kindergarten3,3764.7%
Elementary School13,81919.3%
Middle School13,26418.5%
High School13,12818.3%
College / Undergraduate17,78224.8%
Graduate / Professional6,7159.4%
Total71,606100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buffalo

Out of a total of 71,606 students who are enrolled in schools in Buffalo, 13,605 (19.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 58,001 (81.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,064 (34.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14,047 (86.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buffalo
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,416 (74.1%)844 (25.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old13,996 (85.7%)2,339 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds14,047 (86.8%)2,136 (13.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7,977 (84.4%)1,471 (15.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,289 (77.9%)1,501 (22.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,389 (72.6%)2,790 (27.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,817 (76.6%)1,471 (23.4%)
35 Years and over2,059 (65.9%)1,064 (34.1%)
Total58,001 (81.0%)13,605 (19.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buffalo

Business (9,328 | 15.3%), social sciences (6,089 | 10.0%), science & technology (5,592 | 9.2%), education (5,533 | 9.1%), and literature & languages (4,496 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 60,914 individuals in Buffalo who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buffalo
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,5134.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,6926.1%
Physical & Health Sciences1,5022.5%
Psychology3,7966.2%
Social Sciences6,08910.0%
Engineering2,5364.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies5410.9%
Science & Technology5,5929.2%
Business9,32815.3%
Education5,5339.1%
Literature & Languages4,4967.4%
Liberal Arts & History4,0306.6%
Visual & Performing Arts3,8616.3%
Communications3,3065.4%
Arts & Humanities4,0996.7%
Total60,914100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Buffalo

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buffalo

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Buffalo are males with 2 vehicles (21,584, accounting for 37.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (21,580, making up 35.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buffalo
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,975 (10.3%)7,373 (12.1%)
1 Vehicle21,121 (36.5%)23,553 (38.8%)
2 Vehicles21,584 (37.3%)21,580 (35.6%)
3 Vehicles6,527 (11.3%)6,198 (10.2%)
4 Vehicles1,546 (2.7%)1,479 (2.4%)
5 or more Vehicles1,162 (2.0%)500 (0.8%)
Total57,915 (100.0%)60,683 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Buffalo

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Buffalo are 15 to 19 minutes (24,450 commuters, 22.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (20,672 commuters, 18.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (19,948 commuters, 18.0%).
Commute Time in Buffalo
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,4273.1%
5 to 9 Minutes13,94412.6%
10 to 14 Minutes20,67218.7%
15 to 19 Minutes24,45022.1%
20 to 24 Minutes19,94818.0%
25 to 29 Minutes7,1156.4%
30 to 34 Minutes11,30310.2%
35 to 39 Minutes1,0480.9%
40 to 44 Minutes1,8421.7%
45 to 59 Minutes2,7762.5%
60 to 89 Minutes2,8072.5%
90 or more Minutes1,3801.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Buffalo

The most common commute times in Buffalo are 15 to 19 minutes (11,752 commuters, 21.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (12,698 commuters, 22.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Buffalo
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,604 (2.9%)1,823 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,316 (11.6%)7,628 (13.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,514 (19.3%)10,158 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,752 (21.6%)12,698 (22.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes9,503 (17.4%)10,445 (18.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,769 (6.9%)3,346 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,293 (11.6%)5,010 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes448 (0.8%)600 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,143 (2.1%)699 (1.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,329 (2.4%)1,447 (2.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,123 (2.1%)1,684 (3.0%)
90 or more Minutes688 (1.3%)692 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buffalo

The most frequent times of departure to work in Buffalo are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (6,635, 12.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (8,206, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buffalo
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,895 (3.5%)856 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,756 (3.2%)761 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,905 (3.5%)1,658 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,109 (5.7%)2,953 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,357 (8.0%)4,320 (7.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,160 (11.3%)7,637 (13.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,635 (12.2%)8,206 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,549 (12.0%)6,994 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,871 (7.1%)5,171 (9.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,821 (7.0%)3,809 (6.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,366 (4.3%)1,649 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,190 (2.2%)928 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,225 (11.4%)5,780 (10.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,643 (8.5%)5,508 (9.8%)
Total54,482 (100.0%)56,230 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Buffalo

Occupancy by Ownership in Buffalo

Of the total 118,897 dwellings in Buffalo, owner-occupied units account for 50,693 (42.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 68,204 (57.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Buffalo
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units50,69342.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units68,20457.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units118,897100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Buffalo

Occupancy by Household Size in Buffalo
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household48,42340.7%
2-Person Household34,46429.0%
3-Person Household15,94813.4%
4+ Person Household20,06216.9%
Total Housing Units118,897100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buffalo

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buffalo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,692 (36.5%)30,731 (63.5%)
2-Person Household16,495 (47.9%)17,969 (52.1%)
3-Person Household7,688 (48.2%)8,260 (51.8%)
4+ Person Household8,818 (44.0%)11,244 (56.0%)
Total Housing Units50,693 (42.6%)68,204 (57.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buffalo

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buffalo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,037 (29.1%)9,810 (70.9%)
High School Diploma12,843 (41.9%)17,828 (58.1%)
College/Associate Degree15,520 (41.6%)21,751 (58.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,293 (49.3%)18,815 (50.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buffalo

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buffalo
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years32,10927.0%
35 to 44 Years19,75516.6%
45 to 54 Years18,29315.4%
55 to 64 Years22,08018.6%
65 to 74 Years17,26214.5%
75 to 84 Years6,5215.5%
85 Years and Over2,8772.4%
Total118,897100.0%

Housing Finances in Buffalo

Median Income by Occupancy in Buffalo

Median Income by Occupancy in Buffalo
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied50,693 (42.6%)$69,212
Renter-Occupied68,204 (57.4%)$33,879
Average118,897 (100.0%)$46,184

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buffalo

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buffalo
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,655 (3.3%)5,529 (8.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999790 (1.6%)3,476 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,587 (3.1%)8,898 (13.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,089 (4.1%)4,910 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,279 (4.5%)4,434 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,888 (7.7%)7,845 (11.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,579 (11.0%)9,795 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,484 (18.7%)10,550 (15.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,463 (12.8%)5,875 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,190 (18.1%)4,617 (6.8%)
$150,000 or more7,689 (15.2%)2,275 (3.3%)
Total50,693 (100.0%)68,204 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buffalo

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buffalo
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,638 (9.1%)3,463 (5.1%)
$300 to $49911,452 (22.6%)4,385 (6.4%)
$500 to $79911,449 (22.6%)14,516 (21.3%)
$800 to $9996,148 (12.1%)15,194 (22.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4998,645 (17.1%)21,481 (31.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,964 (7.8%)5,154 (7.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,721 (3.4%)1,400 (2.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,075 (2.1%)294 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more1,601 (3.2%)400 (0.6%)
Total50,693 (100.0%)68,204 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Buffalo

Housing Structures in Buffalo

Housing Structures in Buffalo
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached45,89138.6%
Single Unit, Attached4,1073.5%
2 Unit Apartments40,02133.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,7657.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,2553.6%
10 or more Apartments15,48313.0%
Mobile Home / Other3750.3%
Total118,897100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buffalo

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buffalo
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached35,274 (76.9%)10,617 (23.1%)
Single Unit, Attached1,563 (38.1%)2,544 (61.9%)
2 Unit Apartments11,874 (29.7%)28,147 (70.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments792 (9.0%)7,973 (91.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments137 (3.2%)4,118 (96.8%)
10 or more Apartments808 (5.2%)14,675 (94.8%)
Mobile Home / Other245 (65.3%)130 (34.7%)
Total50,693 (42.6%)68,204 (57.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buffalo

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buffalo
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room122 (0.2%)3,084 (4.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms813 (1.6%)12,051 (17.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms9,995 (19.7%)27,058 (39.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms23,442 (46.2%)21,996 (32.3%)
8 or more Rooms16,321 (32.2%)4,015 (5.9%)
Total50,693 (100.0%)68,204 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buffalo

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buffalo
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas47,475 (93.6%)55,694 (81.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas737 (1.5%)1,592 (2.3%)
Electricity1,441 (2.8%)8,955 (13.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene620 (1.2%)574 (0.8%)
Coal or Coke16 (0.0%)12 (0.0%)
All other Fuels317 (0.6%)967 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used87 (0.2%)410 (0.6%)
Total50,693 (100.0%)68,204 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Buffalo

Household Vehicle Usage in Buffalo
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,139 (8.2%)24,345 (35.7%)
1 Vehicle22,674 (44.7%)29,599 (43.4%)
2 Vehicles18,226 (35.9%)11,638 (17.1%)
3 or more Vehicles5,654 (11.2%)2,622 (3.8%)
Total50,693 (100.0%)68,204 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Buffalo

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Buffalo

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units24,56726,126
Median Property Value$104,600$167,800
Median Household Income$54,908$5,430
Monthly Housing Costs$444$1,516
Real Estate Taxes$1,267$742

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buffalo

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buffalo
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,771 (19.4%)1,448 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9996,968 (28.4%)5,553 (21.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9999,253 (37.7%)13,095 (50.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,910 (7.8%)3,876 (14.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,138 (4.6%)1,300 (5.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999365 (1.5%)378 (1.5%)
$1,000,000 or more162 (0.7%)476 (1.8%)
Total24,567 (100.0%)26,126 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buffalo

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buffalo
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,663 (6.8%)1,204 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,816 (15.5%)782 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,557 (10.4%)2,139 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,085 (12.6%)1,331 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,598 (18.7%)2,494 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,625 (10.7%)4,886 (18.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,964 (16.1%)3,838 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more2,259 (9.2%)5,226 (20.0%)
Total24,567 (100.0%)26,126 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buffalo

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buffalo
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x11,764 (47.9%)84,741 (324.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,957 (16.1%)12,458 (47.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,452 (10.0%)5,645 (21.6%)
4.0x or more5,817 (23.7%)2,699 (10.3%)
Total24,567 (100.0%)26,126 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buffalo

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buffalo
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007,568 (30.8%)187 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4995,721 (23.3%)3,915 (15.0%)
$800 to $1,4999,592 (39.0%)6,182 (23.7%)
Total24,567 (100.0%)26,126 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Buffalo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years20,866 (99.0%)219 (1.0%)
6 to 18 Years44,114 (98.2%)792 (1.8%)
19 to 25 Years31,457 (95.8%)1,385 (4.2%)
26 to 34 Years40,198 (92.8%)3,136 (7.2%)
35 to 44 Years31,744 (93.7%)2,131 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years27,473 (94.0%)1,754 (6.0%)
55 to 64 Years31,866 (95.8%)1,396 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years23,106 (99.1%)213 (0.9%)
75 Years and older12,985 (99.8%)25 (0.2%)
Total263,809 (96.0%)11,051 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buffalo

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buffalo
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born20,866 (99.0%)219 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen44,114 (98.2%)792 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen31,457 (95.8%)1,385 (4.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buffalo

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buffalo
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00061,977 (96.2%)2,431 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99957,836 (94.6%)3,334 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99942,284 (95.8%)1,878 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99929,213 (95.9%)1,241 (4.1%)
$100,000 and over65,690 (97.0%)2,012 (3.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 615,139 (71.8%)6,886 (32.7%)
6 to 18 Years30,965 (69.0%)16,645 (37.1%)
19 to 25 Years11,700 (35.6%)20,788 (63.3%)
25 to 34 Years17,724 (40.9%)23,982 (55.3%)
35 to 44 Years14,573 (43.0%)18,449 (54.5%)
45 to 54 Years12,242 (41.9%)16,612 (56.8%)
55 to 64 Years15,763 (47.4%)19,311 (58.1%)
65 to 74 Years22,073 (94.7%)12,560 (53.9%)
75 Years and over12,707 (97.7%)7,423 (57.1%)
Total152,886 (55.6%)142,656 (51.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buffalo

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buffalo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (0.2%)197 (2.2%)
5 to 17 Years2,695 (12.0%)1,807 (8.4%)
18 to 34 Years3,950 (10.1%)3,770 (9.1%)
35 to 64 Years8,748 (18.9%)11,054 (22.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,711 (25.7%)3,778 (29.5%)
75 Years and over2,063 (41.4%)4,313 (53.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Buffalo

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (0.2%)133 (1.5%)
5 to 17 Years140 (0.6%)60 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years276 (0.7%)384 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,286 (2.8%)1,233 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years951 (9.0%)628 (4.9%)
75 Years and over871 (17.5%)1,449 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)117 (1.3%)
5 to 17 Years246 (1.1%)238 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years984 (2.5%)793 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,619 (3.5%)2,041 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years476 (4.5%)919 (7.2%)
75 Years and over399 (8.0%)687 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,342 (10.4%)1,525 (7.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,624 (6.7%)2,371 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,467 (7.5%)4,035 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years650 (6.2%)863 (6.8%)
75 Years and over685 (13.8%)1,447 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years171 (0.8%)173 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years753 (1.9%)1,047 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,286 (9.2%)7,334 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,455 (13.8%)2,674 (20.9%)
75 Years and over1,277 (25.6%)3,013 (37.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years518 (2.3%)237 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years572 (1.5%)434 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,621 (3.5%)1,889 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years529 (5.0%)741 (5.8%)
75 Years and over461 (9.3%)1,061 (13.2%)

Technology Access in Buffalo

Computing Device Access in Buffalo

Computing Device Access in Buffalo
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop82,56869.4%
Smartphone101,24785.2%
Tablet65,42755.0%
No Computing Device10,1338.5%
Total118,897100.0%

Internet Access in Buffalo

Internet Access in Buffalo
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2020.2%
Broadband Home82,79969.6%
Cellular Data Only15,63013.2%
Satellite Internet5,2254.4%
No Internet17,47914.7%
Total118,897100.0%

Buffalo Summary

Buffalo, New York is a city located in the western part of the state, along the eastern shore of Lake Erie. It is the second-largest city in the state, after New York City, and the county seat of Erie County. The city has a population of approximately 261,310, according to the 2010 census.

Geography

Buffalo is located in the western part of New York State, along the eastern shore of Lake Erie. It is the second-largest city in the state, after New York City, and the county seat of Erie County. The city is situated at the head of the Niagara River, which flows into Lake Erie. The city is bordered by the towns of Amherst, Cheektowaga, and Tonawanda. The city is located in a region known as the Niagara Frontier, which is characterized by its rolling hills, deep valleys, and numerous rivers and streams.

History

The area that is now Buffalo was first settled by the Seneca people in the late 17th century. The city was founded in 1801 by Joseph Ellicott, a surveyor for the Holland Land Company. The city was named after the nearby Buffalo Creek, which was named after the American bison that once roamed the area.
In the 19th century, Buffalo became an important port city, as it was located at the head of the Erie Canal. The city was also a major manufacturing center, producing steel, chemicals, and other products.
In the 20th century, Buffalo experienced a period of decline, as the city's manufacturing base declined and its population decreased. In the late 20th century, the city began to experience a resurgence, as new businesses and industries moved into the city.

Economy

Buffalo's economy is largely based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is home to several major corporations, including M&T Bank, Rich Products Corporation, and Delaware North. The city is also home to several universities, including the University at Buffalo, Canisius College, and Buffalo State College.
The city is also a major tourist destination, as it is home to several attractions, including Niagara Falls, the Buffalo Zoo, and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Buffalo has a population of 261,310. The city is racially diverse, with the largest racial groups being White (54.2%), African American (32.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.2%). The city also has a large immigrant population, with the largest immigrant groups being from Mexico (7.2%), India (2.2%), and Poland (1.7%).
The median household income in Buffalo is $33,945, and the median home value is $90,000. The city has a poverty rate of 28.2%, which is higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Buffalo, New York is a city located in the western part of the state, along the eastern shore of Lake Erie. It is the second-largest city in the state, after New York City, and the county seat of Erie County. The city has a population of approximately 261,310, according to the 2010 census. Buffalo's economy is largely based on services, manufacturing, and tourism. The city is racially diverse, with the largest racial groups being White (54.2%), African American (32.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.2%). The city also has a large immigrant population, with the largest immigrant groups being from Mexico (7.2%), India (2.2%), and Poland (1.7%). Buffalo is a major tourist destination, as it is home to several attractions, including Niagara Falls, the Buffalo Zoo, and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Buffalo?
Total Population of Buffalo is 276,688.
What is the Total Male Population of Buffalo?
Total Male Population of Buffalo is 133,447.
What is the Total Female Population of Buffalo?
Total Female Population of Buffalo is 143,241.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Buffalo?
There are 93.16 Males per 100 Females in Buffalo.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Buffalo?
There are 107.34 Females per 100 Males in Buffalo.
What is the Median Population Age in Buffalo?
Median Population Age in Buffalo is 33.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Buffalo
Average Family Size in Buffalo is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Buffalo
Average Household Size in Buffalo is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Buffalo?
Per Capita income in Buffalo is $29,558.
What is the Median Family Income in Buffalo?
Median Family Income in Buffalo is $57,678.
What is the Median Household income in Buffalo?
Median Household Income in Buffalo is $46,184.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Buffalo?
Income or Wage Gap in Buffalo is 8.9%.
Women in Buffalo earn 91.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Buffalo?
Family Income Deficit in Buffalo is $11,808.
Families that are below poverty line in Buffalo earn $11,808 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Buffalo?
Inequality or Gini Index in Buffalo is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Buffalo?
There are 133,294 People in the Labor Forcein in Buffalo.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Buffalo?
60.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Buffalo.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Buffalo?
Unemployment Rate in Buffalo is 7.0%.