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Black Rock

New York · Buffalo · 8,347 residents · 1.072 sq mi
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Black Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $105,864. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Buffalo median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Black Rock; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,347
Population density
7,786 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,479
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,773
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.555
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,864
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$910
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.1%
76.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(3,429)
Black16.2%(1,356)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(2,520)
Asian8.4%(702)
Other4.1%(340)
Diversity Score88.1%(7,355)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(3,429)
Black16.2%(1,356)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(2,520)
Asian8.4%(702)
Other4.1%(340)
Diversity Score88.1%(7,355)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
Foreign born
19.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Rock, Buffalo, New York?

Black Rock, Buffalo, New York has about 8,347 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Rock, Buffalo, New York earns about $32,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Rock, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Black Rock, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $105,864, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Black Rock, Buffalo, New York?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Black Rock, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Rock, Buffalo, New York?

About 36.8% of people in Black Rock, 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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