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Lovejoy

New York · Buffalo · 8,688 residents · 0.944 sq mi
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Lovejoy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $101,437. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Lovejoy; 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 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,688
Population density
9,203 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,934
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,729
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
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
$101,437
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$834
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.6%
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(4,627)
Black15.4%(1,342)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(1,103)
Asian11.3%(980)
Other7.3%(636)
Diversity Score82.3%(7,149)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(4,627)
Black15.4%(1,342)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(1,103)
Asian11.3%(980)
Other7.3%(636)
Diversity Score82.3%(7,149)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
Foreign born
9.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Lovejoy, Buffalo, New York has about 8,688 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lovejoy, Buffalo, New York earns about $42,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lovejoy, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Lovejoy, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $101,437, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

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

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lovejoy, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 24.8% of people in Lovejoy, 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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