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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buffalo

New York · 292,648 residents · 40.379 sq mi
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Buffalo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,536. Population has declined 11% since 1990. Median home value is $58,800. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

292,648
−11%since 1990
from 328,123 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,248 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 8,126 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+5%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
249K271K292K314K335K1990201020202024Buffalo
2024277K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,536
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,482 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,991
+44%since 1990
from $10,445 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$472
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $352 in 1990
US average: $602
43.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 43.2% in 1990
56.5% rent
2.4
−5%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(212,208)
Black30.7%(100,767)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(15,287)
Asian0.9%(3,112)
Diversity Score66.1%(216,870)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(151,450)
Black36.6%(107,066)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(22,076)
Asian1.4%(4,045)
Diversity Score71.1%(208,213)
71
+8%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, New York?

Buffalo, New York has about 292,648 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, New York?

The typical household in Buffalo, New York earns about $24,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, New York?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, New York?

About 26.6% of people in Buffalo, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35,475 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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