Buffalo, NY Demographics
What is the population of Buffalo?
There are 276,397 residents in Buffalo, with a median age of 34. Of this, 47.84% are males and 52.16% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.5% of the resident pool in Buffalo, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.61%. Additionally, 4.9% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 234,557 people in Buffalo currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 276,397 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 132,239 | -0.9% |
| Female Population | 144,158 | 0.6% |
Male Population 47.84%
Female Population 52.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 236,316 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 26,551 | -1.2% |
| Not Citizen | 13,530 | -6.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.5%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.61%
Not Citizen 4.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,487 | -10.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 25,334 | -9.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,153 | 6.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,480 | 3.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 234,557 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.54%
Moved from Same County 9.28%
Moved from Same State 2.99%
Moved from Different State 1.27%
Same House as Last Year 85.91%
What are the employment statistics in Buffalo?
White-collar workers make up 81.86% of the working population in Buffalo, while blue-collar employees account for 18.14%. There are also 15,686 entrepreneurs in Buffalo (6.4% of the workforce); 153,268 workers employed in private companies (62.49%); and 39,968 people working in governmental institutions (16.29%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 200,792 | 97.9% |
| Blue Collar | 44,492 | 99.9% |
White Collar 81.86%
Blue Collar 18.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 15,686 | 98.2% |
| Private Companies | 153,268 | 98.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 39,968 | 98.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 36,362 | 96.3% |
Self Employees 6.4%
Private Companies 62.49%
Governmental Workers 16.29%
Not for Profit Companies 14.82%
How many households are there in Buffalo?
There are a total of 119,548 households in Buffalo, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 48.73% of these Buffalo households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.27%. Additionally, 26.22% of households have children and 73.78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 119,548 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -11.1% |
| Family Households | 58,256 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 61,292 | 0.9% |
Family Households 48.73%
Non-Family Households 51.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 31,340 | 1.9% |
| Households without Children | 88,208 | 0.1% |
Households with Children 26.22%
Households without Children 73.78%
What are the median and average incomes in Buffalo?
The average annual household income in Buffalo is $69,595, while the median household income sits at $48,050 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $55,367, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $47,524. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $35,048 and $40,690, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $69,595 | 4.5% |
| Median Household Income | $48,050 | 4.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 72,301 | 1.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 193,646 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Buffalo?
There are 136,533 housing units in Buffalo, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 119,548 occupied housing units in Buffalo, 42.67% are owner-occupied, while 57.33% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.93% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $188,700. In general, housing costs reach $929 per month in Buffalo.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 136,533 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 83,211 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11,036 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16,121 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,415 | -6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,720 | -7.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,002 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,184 | 6.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,059 | 7.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,427 | 5.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 358 | 157.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 119,548 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 51,012 | 0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 68,536 | 0.5% |
Owner Occupied 42.67%
Renter Occupied 57.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 26,491 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 24,521 | -0.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $188,700 | 12.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $115,000 | 9.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $929 | 5.7% |
With Mortgage 51.93%
Without Mortgage 48.07%
What is the level of education in Buffalo?
Approximately 35.25% of the population in Buffalo holds a high school degree (that's 75,505 residents), while 22.49% have attained a college certificate (48,183 locals) and 16.65% have a bachelor's degree (35,670 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 10,542 | 4.1% |
| Some High School | 75,505 | -1.2% |
| Some College | 48,183 | -9.2% |
| Associate Degree | 19,143 | -0.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35,670 | 0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 25,168 | 1.3% |
No High School 4.92%
Some High School 35.25%
Some College 22.49%
Associate Degree 8.94%
Bachelor's Degree 16.65%
Graduate Degree 11.75%
What is the marital status of Buffalo residents?
A total of 116,629 people in Buffalo have never been married (which represents 52.04% of the total population), while 69,838 of them are wedded (31.16%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,359 (2.39%) and 25,913 (11.56%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 116,629 | 0.5% |
| Married | 69,838 | -1.8% |
| Separated | 5,359 | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 11,751 | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 25,913 | 0.9% |
Never Married 52.04%
Married 31.16%
Separated 2.39%
Widowed 5.24%
Divorced 11.56%
What are the most common means of transportation in Buffalo?
The top three means of transportation people in Buffalo use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 88,846 residents commute by car, 9,460 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 5,569 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 88,846 | -2.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9,460 | -0.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 457 | N/A |
| Railroad | 12 | 9.1% |
| Bicycle | 731 | 12.6% |
| Motorcycle | 49 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 832 | 43.9% |
| Walk | 5,569 | -14.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Buffalo by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14201 | 12,545 | 5,954 | $34,204 | $59,801 |
| 14202 | 3,764 | 2,204 | $47,990 | $102,918 |
| 14203 | 2,526 | 1,690 | $48,529 | $59,247 |
| 14204 | 7,748 | 4,326 | $26,000 | $42,767 |
| 14206 | 22,427 | 9,584 | $46,842 | $60,710 |
| 14207 | 25,731 | 10,356 | $38,951 | $54,310 |
| 14208 | 12,731 | 4,667 | $46,940 | $58,835 |
| 14209 | 8,373 | 4,186 | $49,359 | $79,438 |
| 14210 | 15,454 | 7,140 | $51,059 | $61,424 |
| 14211 | 23,951 | 9,685 | $34,490 | $57,154 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.