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Hamlin Park

New York · Buffalo · 7,227 residents · 0.494 sq mi
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Hamlin Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,986. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $174,255. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Hamlin Park; 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 28.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,227
Population density
14,630 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,986
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,680
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,255
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,083
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(1,507)
Black62.6%(4,526)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(257)
Asian5%(359)
Other8%(578)
Diversity Score69.3%(5,006)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(1,507)
Black62.6%(4,526)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(257)
Asian5%(359)
Other8%(578)
Diversity Score69.3%(5,006)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
Female
57.4%
Foreign born
11.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlin Park, Buffalo, New York?

Hamlin Park, Buffalo, New York has about 7,227 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamlin Park, Buffalo, New York earns about $53,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamlin Park, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Hamlin Park, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $174,255, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Hamlin Park, Buffalo, New York?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hamlin Park, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hamlin Park, Buffalo, New York?

About 25.3% of people in Hamlin Park, 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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