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Willert Park

New York · Buffalo · 4,579 residents · 0.846 sq mi
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Willert Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,247. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $188,973. The poverty rate of 43.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Buffalo median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Willert Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,579
Population density
5,413 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,247
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,274
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,973
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$692
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.1%
75.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(179)
Black76.6%(3,508)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(534)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(358)
Diversity Score49%(2,243)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(179)
Black76.6%(3,508)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(534)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(358)
Diversity Score49%(2,243)
Diversity Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
Female
61.6%
Foreign born
4.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Willert Park, Buffalo, New York has about 4,579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willert Park, Buffalo, New York earns about $25,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willert Park, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Willert Park, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $188,973, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

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

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Willert Park, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 43.3% of people in Willert 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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