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Delaware-West Ferry

New York · Buffalo · 6,393 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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The short version

Delaware-West Ferry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $508,780. Households here earn about 90% more than the Buffalo median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Delaware-West Ferry; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,393
Population density
12,318 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,000
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$67,945
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$508,780
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,156
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.2%
53.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(4,664)
Black16.8%(1,077)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(294)
Asian1.3%(85)
Other4.3%(273)
Diversity Score54.4%(3,478)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(4,664)
Black16.8%(1,077)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(294)
Asian1.3%(85)
Other4.3%(273)
Diversity Score54.4%(3,478)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
8.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware-West Ferry, Buffalo, New York?

Delaware-West Ferry, Buffalo, New York has about 6,393 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delaware-West Ferry, Buffalo, New York?

The typical household in Delaware-West Ferry, Buffalo, New York earns about $95,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware-West Ferry, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Delaware-West Ferry, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $508,780, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware-West Ferry, Buffalo, New York?

About 65.4% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware-West Ferry, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware-West Ferry, Buffalo, New York?

About 10.4% of people in Delaware-West Ferry, 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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