Statistic Buffalo New York National
Population 255,805 19,453,561 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 6,335 413 91
Median age 33.4 38.2 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 37% 52% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 47% 43% 43%
Speak English 81% 70% 79%
Speak Spanish 8% 15% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Buffalo is 1434% higher than New York
  • The median age in Buffalo is 13% lower than New York
  • In Buffalo 47.11% of the population is White
  • In Buffalo 35.17% of the population is Black
  • In Buffalo 6.30% of the population is Asian

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      Buffalo population breakdown by race

      Race Buffalo New York National
      White 47.11% 64.31% 73.35%
      Black 35.17% 15.60% 12.63%
      Asian 6.30% 8.12% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.50% 0.38% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.06% 0.04% 0.18%
      Mixed race 5.34% 2.93% 3.06%
      Other race 5.53% 8.62% 4.75%
      In Buffalo, 12.2% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Buffalo, NY demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).