Unified School District · NY
Buffalo City School District
Buffalo City School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 276,854. The median household income is $50,041 and the median age is 34.3.
276,854
Population
6856
People / sq mi
$50,041
Median Income
34.3
Median Age
Buffalo City School District covers 40 sq mi of land at 6856.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 31.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,041
Median Household Income
$31,843
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$164,200
Median Home Value
$1,046
Median Rent
43.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.0%
High School+
31.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buffalo City School District serves a community with a population of 276,854 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Buffalo City School District is $50,041, with a per capita income of $31,843. The poverty rate is 20.6%.
Buffalo City School District is 44.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 31.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Buffalo City School District, 87.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Buffalo City School District is $164,200, with a median rent of $1,046. The homeownership rate is 43.0%.
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Data for Buffalo City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3605850).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.