University at Buffalo, NY Demographics

A map of University at Buffalo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,649	3,646	52.0%	53.6%
Asian	1,395	1,304	19.9%	19.2%
Black	1,020	980	14.5%	14.4%
Hispanic	633	633	9.0%	9.3%
Multiracial	253	178	3.6%	2.6%
Native American/Other	70	57	1.0%	0.8%

University at Buffalo, New York has an estimated population of 7,020, an increase from the 6,798 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.0% White, 19.9% Asian, 14.5% Black, 9.0% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of University at Buffalo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

University at Buffalo has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In University at Buffalo, that probability was 64.5% in 2020 and 66.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

University at Buffalo is ranked the 276th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. 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). University at Buffalo was ranked the 288th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

University at Buffalo's White Population

3,649 residents of University at Buffalo, or 52.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in University at Buffalo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. University at Buffalo ranks 1185th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University at Buffalo's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of University at Buffalo's population has decreased from 53.6% to 52.0%.

University at Buffalo is less White than neighboring Eggertsville (70% White), Williamsville (91% White), North Tonawanda (89.4% White), Kenmore (81.6% White), and Tonawanda Town (83.6% White).

University at Buffalo's Black Population

1,020 residents of University at Buffalo, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in University at Buffalo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. University at Buffalo ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University at Buffalo's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Black residents' share of University at Buffalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.5%.

University at Buffalo is more Black than neighboring Eggertsville (12.7% Black), Williamsville (2.2% Black), North Tonawanda (1.6% Black), Kenmore (5.1% Black), and Tonawanda Town (4.2% Black).

University at Buffalo's Asian Population

1,395 residents of University at Buffalo, or 19.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in University at Buffalo is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. University at Buffalo ranks 37th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University at Buffalo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Asian residents' share of University at Buffalo's population has increased from 19.2% to 19.9%.

University at Buffalo is more Asian than neighboring Eggertsville (9.7% Asian), Williamsville (0.7% Asian), North Tonawanda (0.9% Asian), Kenmore (0.9% Asian), and Tonawanda Town (3% Asian).

University at Buffalo's Hispanic Population

633 residents of University at Buffalo, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in University at Buffalo is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. University at Buffalo ranks 397th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University at Buffalo's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of University at Buffalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.0%.

University at Buffalo is more Hispanic than neighboring Eggertsville (2.6% Hispanic), Williamsville (1.8% Hispanic), North Tonawanda (2.8% Hispanic), Kenmore (5.6% Hispanic), and Tonawanda Town (5.4% Hispanic).

University at Buffalo's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of University at Buffalo, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in University at Buffalo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. University at Buffalo ranks 396th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University at Buffalo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of University at Buffalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

University at Buffalo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williamsville (0% Native American/Other), North Tonawanda (0.7% Native American/Other), and Tonawanda Town (0.5% Native American/Other). University at Buffalo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eggertsville (1.2% Native American/Other), and Kenmore (2.1% Native American/Other).

University at Buffalo's Multiracial Population

253 residents of University at Buffalo, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in University at Buffalo is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. University at Buffalo ranks 927th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University at Buffalo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Multiracial residents' share of University at Buffalo's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.6%.

University at Buffalo is more Multiracial than neighboring Tonawanda Town (3.2% Multiracial). University at Buffalo is less Multiracial than neighboring Eggertsville (3.8% Multiracial), Williamsville (4.4% Multiracial), North Tonawanda (4.5% Multiracial), and Kenmore (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.