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University at Buffalo

New York · 6,066 residents · 1.35 sq mi
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University at Buffalo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,134. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Renters pay a median $1,034 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
90% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,066
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6,042 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,493 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 4,476 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
20.4
+1%vs 2011
vs 20.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K201020202024University at Buffalo
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,134
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,070 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$4,496
−21%vs 2011
vs $5,677 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
57.7%
+20.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
+34%vs 2011
vs 0.407 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,034
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,168 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
10.0%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
87.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−18.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−17.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(3,787)
Black11.1%(672)
Hispanic / Latino6%(363)
Asian16.8%(1,013)
Other3.4%(207)
Diversity Score70.2%(4,244)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62%(3,761)
Black7.9%(479)
Hispanic / Latino5%(306)
Asian22.2%(1,348)
Other1.8%(112)
Diversity Score68.5%(4,157)
Diversity Score
69
−2%vs 2011
vs 70 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
90.3%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
67.9%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 12.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.4%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.9%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.0%
−14.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.8%
+24.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.0% in 2011
Female
49.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
Foreign born
16.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University at Buffalo, New York?

University at Buffalo, New York has about 6,066 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University at Buffalo, New York earns about $25,134 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University at Buffalo, New York expensive?

In University at Buffalo, New York, the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in University at Buffalo, New York?

About 90.3% of adults age 25 and over in University at Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University at Buffalo, New York?

About 57.7% of people in University at Buffalo, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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