Buffalo, NY Demographics
A map of Buffalo's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 108,652 | 39.0% |
Black | 99,102 | 35.6% |
Hispanic | 35,643 | 12.8% |
Asian | 21,119 | 7.6% |
Multiracial | 10,978 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 2,855 | 1.0% |
Buffalo, New York had a population of 278,349 in 2020. It was 39.0% White, 35.6% Black, 7.6% Asian, 12.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buffalo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, Buffalo is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Buffalo's White Population
108,652 residents of Buffalo identify as White, or 39.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Buffalo less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Buffalo is ranked #1232 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is less White than neighboring Sloan (80.7% White), Kenmore (82.6% White), Lackawanna (73.3% White), Eggertsville (66.5% White), and Tonawanda Town (84% White).
Buffalo's Black Population
99,102 residents of Buffalo identify as Black, or 35.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buffalo considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Buffalo is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more Black than neighboring Sloan (7.8% Black), Kenmore (5.5% Black), Lackawanna (10.2% Black), Eggertsville (13.1% Black), and Tonawanda Town (4.7% Black).
Buffalo's Asian Population
21,119 residents of Buffalo identify as Asian, or 7.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buffalo roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Buffalo is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more Asian than neighboring Sloan (1.4% Asian), Kenmore (1.9% Asian), Lackawanna (1.6% Asian), and Tonawanda Town (2.5% Asian). Buffalo is less Asian than neighboring Eggertsville (11.4% Asian).
Buffalo's Hispanic Population
35,643 residents of Buffalo identify as Hispanic, or 12.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buffalo slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Buffalo is ranked #273 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more Hispanic than neighboring Sloan (5% Hispanic), Kenmore (5.1% Hispanic), Lackawanna (9.2% Hispanic), Eggertsville (4.3% Hispanic), and Tonawanda Town (4.6% Hispanic).
Buffalo's Native American/Other Population
2,855 residents of Buffalo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buffalo roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Buffalo is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sloan (0.8% Native American/Other), Kenmore (0.8% Native American/Other), Lackawanna (0.9% Native American/Other), Eggertsville (0.6% Native American/Other), and Tonawanda Town (0.6% Native American/Other).
Buffalo's Multiracial Population
10,978 residents of Buffalo identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buffalo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Buffalo is ranked #466 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more Multiracial than neighboring Tonawanda Town (3.6% Multiracial). Buffalo is less Multiracial than neighboring Sloan (4.3% Multiracial), Kenmore (4.1% Multiracial), Lackawanna (4.8% Multiracial), and Eggertsville (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.