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Tifft

New York · Buffalo · 5,220 residents · 4.864 sq mi
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The short version

Tifft has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,948. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $119,287. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Tifft; 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 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,220
Population density
1,073 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,948
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,406
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,287
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$986
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(3,634)
Black13.3%(694)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(592)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other5.1%(268)
Diversity Score60.3%(3,146)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(3,634)
Black13.3%(694)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(592)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other5.1%(268)
Diversity Score60.3%(3,146)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Foreign born
6.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Tifft, Buffalo, New York has about 5,220 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tifft, Buffalo, New York earns about $41,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tifft, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Tifft, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $119,287, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

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

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tifft, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 29.2% of people in Tifft, 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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