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Emerson

New York · Buffalo · 3,363 residents · 0.45 sq mi
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The short version

Emerson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $73,405. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Emerson; 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 23.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,363
Population density
7,473 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,389
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$13,628
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,405
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,090
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.2%
64.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(274)
Black46.5%(1,565)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(661)
Asian17%(571)
Other8.7%(292)
Diversity Score87.7%(2,950)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(274)
Black46.5%(1,565)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(661)
Asian17%(571)
Other8.7%(292)
Diversity Score87.7%(2,950)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
Female
54.6%
Foreign born
21.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 3,637
South End
Pop 3,870
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Pop 3,358
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Income$38,532same
Home value$1,569,785+2039%
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EMERSON VS
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Income$38,786+1%
Home value$114,901+57%
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Income$34,912−9%
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Home value$80,004+9%
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Frequently asked

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

Emerson, Buffalo, New York has about 3,363 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emerson, Buffalo, New York earns about $38,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerson, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Emerson, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $73,405, and the typical rent is about $1,090 a month.

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

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Emerson, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 56.0% of people in Emerson, 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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