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MLK Park

New York · Buffalo · 3,309 residents · 0.605 sq mi
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The short version

MLK Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,090. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $80,000. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Buffalo median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up MLK 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,309
Population density
5,469 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,090
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,561
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$735
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.2%
57.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(22)
Black67.9%(2,247)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(407)
Asian15.5%(513)
Other3.6%(120)
Diversity Score62.3%(2,061)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(22)
Black67.9%(2,247)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(407)
Asian15.5%(513)
Other3.6%(120)
Diversity Score62.3%(2,061)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
Female
56.2%
Foreign born
18.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

MLK Park, Buffalo, New York has about 3,309 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in MLK Park, Buffalo, New York earns about $25,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is MLK Park, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In MLK Park, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

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

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in MLK Park, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 31.8% of people in MLK 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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