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Leroy

New York · Buffalo · 5,620 residents · 0.792 sq mi
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The short version

Leroy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $113,888. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Leroy; 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 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,620
Population density
7,096 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,088
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,295
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,888
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,005
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.9%
59.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(441)
Black56.6%(3,183)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(660)
Asian21.7%(1,221)
Other2%(115)
Diversity Score76.5%(4,297)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(441)
Black56.6%(3,183)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(660)
Asian21.7%(1,221)
Other2%(115)
Diversity Score76.5%(4,297)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
Female
55.2%
Foreign born
20.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Leroy, Buffalo, New York has about 5,620 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Leroy, Buffalo, New York earns about $40,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leroy, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Leroy, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $113,888, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

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

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Leroy, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 28.2% of people in Leroy, 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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