With 6,393 people, Delaware-West Ferry is a neighborhood in Buffalo. Households here earn about 90% more than in Buffalo as a whole. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 46% of the housing stock. There are 12,318 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $508,780. 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
Land area
0.52 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
1.85 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(4,664)
Black16.8%(1,077)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(294)
Asian1.3%(85)
Other4.3%(273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(4,664)
Black16.8%(1,077)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(294)
Asian1.3%(85)
Other4.3%(273)
Diversity Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
