Erie County, New York

Total Population: 950,044

County Seat: Buffalo

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Median Home Value

$217,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$71,175

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

36.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)12.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.5%
Two or More Races3.2%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

20.3%

65 Years and Over

18.8%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.7%

No Health Insurance

2.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

36.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$71,175

Mean Household Income

$95,092

Per Capita Income

$41,560

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$217,400

Median Rent

$1,037/mo

Total Housing Units

439,987

Owner-Occupied

65.5%

Renter-Occupied

34.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Married Couple Households

39.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.6%

Average Household Size

2.26

Broadband Internet Access

89.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36029.