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Riverside Park

New York · Buffalo · 12,874 residents · 1.042 sq mi
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Riverside Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,231. 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 $129,462. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Riverside 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 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,874
Population density
12,355 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,231
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,718
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,462
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$958
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.6%
58.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic35%(4,507)
Black16.9%(2,174)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(2,795)
Asian19.5%(2,507)
Other6.9%(891)
Diversity Score94.9%(12,215)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35%(4,507)
Black16.9%(2,174)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(2,795)
Asian19.5%(2,507)
Other6.9%(891)
Diversity Score94.9%(12,215)
Diversity Score
95
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
18.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Riverside Park, Buffalo, New York has about 12,874 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Riverside Park, Buffalo, New York earns about $44,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside Park, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Riverside Park, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $129,462, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

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

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside Park, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 29.2% of people in Riverside 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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