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Kenfield

New York · Buffalo · 7,100 residents · 0.649 sq mi
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The short version

Kenfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,584. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,617. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Buffalo median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Kenfield; 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 28.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,100
Population density
10,940 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,584
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,304
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,617
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$747
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.0%
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(431)
Black66.9%(4,747)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(617)
Asian10.5%(745)
Other7.9%(560)
Diversity Score65.6%(4,655)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(431)
Black66.9%(4,747)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(617)
Asian10.5%(745)
Other7.9%(560)
Diversity Score65.6%(4,655)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
Female
62.4%
Foreign born
8.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Kenfield, Buffalo, New York has about 7,100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kenfield, Buffalo, New York earns about $35,584 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenfield, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Kenfield, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $95,617, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

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

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kenfield, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 36.1% of people in Kenfield, 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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