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Kaisertown

New York · Buffalo · 5,856 residents · 1.207 sq mi
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The short version

Kaisertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $137,655. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Kaisertown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,856
Population density
4,852 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,384
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,961
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$137,655
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$953
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.5%
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(3,683)
Black4.3%(249)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(1,234)
Asian3.3%(195)
Other8.5%(495)
Diversity Score68.7%(4,026)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(3,683)
Black4.3%(249)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(1,234)
Asian3.3%(195)
Other8.5%(495)
Diversity Score68.7%(4,026)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
3.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Kaisertown, Buffalo, New York has about 5,856 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kaisertown, Buffalo, New York earns about $46,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaisertown, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Kaisertown, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $137,655, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

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

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kaisertown, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 28.0% of people in Kaisertown, 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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