Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY

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2020 Population

113,709

0.774% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

0.313% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

26.9%

7.04% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,124

6.32% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$187,100

8.46% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

53,192

0.0828% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY had a population of 114k people with a median age of 32 and a median household income of $46,124. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY declined from 114,596 to 113,709, a −0.774% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,381 to $46,124, a 6.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.4%), Other (Hispanic) (7.95%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.99%), and White (Hispanic) (4.75%).

25.3% of the households in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.3% of the residents in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Erie County (West Central)--Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY are SUNY Buffalo State (2,213 degrees awarded in 2021), D'Youville College (850 degrees), and Medaille College (580 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was $187,100, and the homeownership rate was 37.5%.

Most people in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY borders Erie County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, Erie County (North Central) PUMA, NY, Buffalo City (East) PUMA, NY, and Erie County (South) PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 114k people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 13.9% of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (15.8k people).

In 2020, there were 3.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62k people) in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.04k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY are Spanish (12,385 households), Other Languages of Asia (3,031 households), and Arabic (2,197 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,257

Women

51.2%

55,563

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 113,820 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.3%

2020 Citizenship

91.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.3% of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
62k ± 2.26k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.8k ± 1.47k
Other (Hispanic)
9.04k ± 1.15k

17.4%

Hispanic Population

19.8k people

17.4% of the people in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY are hispanic (19.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Myanmar
2,056 ± 1,103 people
Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
1,047 ± 791 people
Thailand
826 ± 703 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was Myanmar, the natal country of 2,056 Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) with 1,047 and Thailand with 826.

Foreign-Born Population

13.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

14.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

16.9k people

As of 2020, 13.9% of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY residents (15.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was 14.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,385 households (11.6%)
Other Languages of Asia
3,031 households (2.85%)
Arabic
2,197 households (2.06%)

25.3% of the households in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 11.6% of the households in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,134 ± 198
Gulf War (2001-)
1,062 ± 246
Gulf War (1990s)
618 ± 208

Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY employs 53.2k people. The largest industries in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY are Restaurants & Food Services (4,471 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,704 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,986 people), and the highest paying industries are Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($209,316), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($126,027), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($116,562).

Males in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,777. The income inequality in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,884

Women

50.5%

26,308

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 53,192 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

53.2k

2020 Value

0.0828%

1 Year growth

± 0.0828%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.0828%, from 53.1k employees to 53.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY, are Postsecondary teachers (1,670 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,520 people), and Cashiers (1,463 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.2k

2020 Value

0.0828%

1 Year growth

± 0.0828%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.0828%, from 53.1k employees to 53.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,471 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,704 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,986 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,232

Median earning men ± $1,529

$32,469

Median earning women ± $1,331

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($68,558), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,679), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,231).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($57,625), Information ($45,437), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,468).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY awarded 3,651 degrees. The student population of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,236 male students and 14,988 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY are White (2,191 and 61.4%), followed by Black or African American (661 and 18.5%), Hispanic or Latino (253 and 7.09%), and Unknown (221 and 6.2%).

The largest universities in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Buffalo State (2,213 and 60.6%), D'Youville College (850 and 23.3%), and Medaille College (580 and 15.9%).

The most popular majors in Erie County (West Central)--Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY are General Business Administration & Management (327 and 8.96%), Elementary Education & Teaching (262 and 7.18%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (229 and 6.27%).

The median tuition costs in Erie County (West Central)--Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY are $30,734 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,224 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 23,224 students enrolled in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,792 records, of which 67% were women and 33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
242 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
182 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
138 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Erie County (West Central)--Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 242 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Erie County (West Central)--Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY Buffalo State
2,213 degrees awarded
D'Youville College
850 degrees awarded
Medaille College
580 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Buffalo State with 2,213 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,148 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY, which is 0.459 times less than the 2,503 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,191 degrees mean that there were 3.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 661 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,734) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,416) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,156) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.51% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.25% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY in 2020 were Some college (19.6k), Bachelors Degree (19.1k), and High School or Equivalent (18.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was $187,100 in 2020, which is 0.814 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $172,500 to $187,100, a 8.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY is 37.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY is $46,124. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

Housing

Property

$187,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$11,040

$18,727

Median Property Taxes

±$922

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

37.5%

Homeownership

2020

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 37.5% of the housing units in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,124

Median Household Income

± $1,879

49.9k

Number of Households

± 1,692

In 2020, the median household income of the 49.9k households in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY grew to $46,124 from the previous year's value of $43,381.

The following chart displays the households in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY

In 2020, the income inequality in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.41% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (69.4%)
Public Transit (8.42%)
Carpooled (7.65%)

In 2020, 69.4% of workers in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (8.42%) and those who carpooled to work (7.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY (29.2k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.5% of the population of Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 35.2% on Medicaid, 7.83% on Medicare, 9.31% on non-group plans, and 0.979% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 33.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.54%

Uninsured

43.1%

Employer Coverage

35.2%

Medicaid

7.83%

Medicare

9.31%

Non-Group

0.979%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY declined by 16.1% from 4.22% to 3.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Buffalo City (West) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.