Population Statistics for Buffalo, New York in 2024
- Total population: 276,618, male: 132,067 and female: 144,551
- Median age: 34.5 years, male: 33.6 and female: 35.4
- Median household income: $52,211
- Housing units: 136,533 total, occupied: 119,620 and vacant: 16,913
Population by Age and Gender
In Buffalo, New York, there are 30,501 males under 18 years old (23.1%), 82,563 aged 18 to 64 (62.5%), and 19,003 aged 65 and over (14.4%). Among females, 29,007 are under 18 years old (20.1%), 91,589 aged 18 to 64 (63.4%), and 23,955 aged 65 and over (16.6%).
Population Demographics by Race
Based on the latest data, the population in Buffalo, New York is 40.7% (112,667 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.3% (31,184 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 31.7% (87,608 people), while Asian alone makes up 10.1% (27,989 people).
Household Income
About 47.9% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 28.8% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 17.0% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 6.3%, report incomes over $200,000.
Households and Families
About 38.0% of households are married couples, while 5.2% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 28.7% of households, and 28.1% are non-family households.
Marital Status of Population
Overall, 35.6% of men and 31.4% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 53.0% for men and 51.2% for women. Divorce rates are 10.5% among women compared to 8.5% for men, while 6.9% of women and 2.9% of men are widowed.
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