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Babcock

New York · Buffalo · 3,999 residents · 2.034 sq mi
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The short version

Babcock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,803. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,879. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Buffalo median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Babcock; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,999
Population density
1,966 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,803
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,113
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,879
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$926
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.4%
57.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(3,003)
Black6.5%(259)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(445)
Asian2.4%(96)
Other4.9%(196)
Diversity Score52.1%(2,082)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(3,003)
Black6.5%(259)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(445)
Asian2.4%(96)
Other4.9%(196)
Diversity Score52.1%(2,082)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
39.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Foreign born
3.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Babcock, Buffalo, New York?

Babcock, Buffalo, New York has about 3,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Babcock, Buffalo, New York earns about $29,803 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Babcock, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Babcock, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $90,879, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in Babcock, Buffalo, New York?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Babcock, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Babcock, Buffalo, New York?

About 31.3% of people in Babcock, 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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