Buffalo, New York
Buffalo: The second most populous city in New York.
About
Buffalo is a city located in the county of Erie in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 261,310 and a population density of 1,922 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 254,479 inhabitants.
The city was created 194 years ago in 1831.
Buffalo is a city located in western New York on the shores of Lake Erie near Niagara Falls. With a metro population of 1.1 million, it is the second largest city in New York after NYC.
History and Origins
Buffalo originated as a trading post in the 1780s. Its strategic location fueled growth into a manufacturing powerhouse.
Key historical facts:
- Originated as a stop on trade routes near the Buffalo River
- Became a major railroad hub in the mid-1800s
- Grew rapidly as a industrial center including iron, steel, and grain milling
- Hit hard by decline of U.S. manufacturing starting in the 1960s
Economy and Major Industries
While no longer a manufacturing hub, major sectors today include healthcare, education, tourism, corporate services, and manufacturing. Top employers are:
- Kaleida Health
- M&T Bank
- Catholic Health System
- University at Buffalo
- Rich Products Corporation
Attractions and Things to Do
Popular sites include:
- Niagara Falls, Canada just 30 minutes away
- Architecture tours showcasing beautiful buildings
- Botanical Gardens and nature preserves
- Professional sports teams like the Buffalo Bills and Sabres
- Excellent museums such as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Buffalo is a historic, cultural destination undergoing an economic and tourism resurgence.
Quick Facts about Buffalo
| Population | 254,479 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Erie County |
| Postal code | 14201–14280 |
| Phone Area Codes | 716 |
| Area | 135.96 km2 |
| Official name | Buffalo |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.8865,-78.8784 |
| Altitude | 600 feet / 183 meters |
| Capital city | Buffalo is capital of Erie County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1832 (194 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:04:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,872 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Buffalo is located at 42°53'11"N 78°52'42"W (42.8864500, -78.8783700).
Buffalo map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Buffalo decreased by 2.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 261,310 | - | census |
| 2011 | 260,701 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 260,155 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 260,013 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 259,548 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 258,165 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 256,816 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 256,301 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 255,781 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 255,284 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 254,479 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Buffalo
1The Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States View details
Phone: +17168373900 | Website available
2Delaware Park
Meadow Dr, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States View details
Phone: +17168381249 | Website available
3Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218, United States View details
Phone: +17168271584 | Website available
4Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14211, United States View details
Phone: +17168965200 | Website available
5MLK Jr. Park
Martin Luther King Park, Buffalo, NY 14211, United States View details
Phone: +17168381249 | Website available
Where to Eat in Buffalo
1Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino
1 Fulton St, Buffalo, NY 14204, United States View details
Phone: +18778736322 | Website available
2Dave & Buster's
1 Galleria Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225, United States View details
Phone: +17169322515 | Website available
3Denny's
2215 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216, United States View details
Phone: +17168775398 | Website available
4TGI Fridays
601 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States View details
Phone: +17168546000 | Website available
5Burger King
365 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207, United States View details
Phone: +17168719976 | Website available
Where to Stay in Buffalo
1Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel And Conference Center
2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202, United States View details
Phone: +17168561234 | Website available
2Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo
200 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202, United States View details
Phone: +17168421000 | Website available
3Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown
10 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States View details
Phone: +17168481000 | Website available
4Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER
95 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States View details
Phone: +17168520049 | Website available
5Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown
220 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202, United States View details
Phone: +17168552223 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Buffalo
1US Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms
598 Main St #201, Buffalo, NY 14202, United States View details
Phone: +17165514041 | Website available
2Western New York Milk Marketing Area
535 Washington St, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States View details
Phone: +17168473424 | Website available
3Erie County Legislature
92 Franklin St # 4, Buffalo, NY 14202, United States View details
Phone: +17168587500 | Website available
4US Commerce Department
130 S Elmwood Ave # 530, Buffalo, NY 14202, United States View details
Phone: +17165514191 | Website available
5Erie County Weights & Measures
2380 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY 14227, United States View details
Phone: +17168251310 | Website available
6Erie County Environment & Plan
95 Franklin St # 1000, Buffalo, NY 14202, United States View details
Phone: +17168588390 | Website available
People born in Buffalo (200)
People born in Buffalo, including physicist Robert W. Boyd, professional wrestler Lex Luger, businessman George A. Hormel, .
More notable people
- William Sadler (American actor) he was born in 13/04/1950
- Patrick Kaleta (American ice hockey player) he was born in 08/06/1986
- Chad Michael Murray (American actor and model) he was born in 24/08/1981
- David Boreanaz (American actor, famous for Angel and Buffy) he was born in 16/05/1969
- Christine Baranski (American stage and screen actress) she was born in 02/05/1952
- Ani Di Franco (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 23/09/1970
- Frances Cleveland (First Lady of the United States (1864-1947)) she was born in 21/07/1864
- Nancy Kress (American science fiction writer) she was born in 20/01/1948
- Kristen Pfaff (American musician and singer) she was born in 26/05/1967
- Marcus Foligno (American-born Canadian ice hockey player) he was born in 10/08/1991
- Rick James (American singer, songwriter, dancer, bandleader and record producer dancer) he was born in 01/02/1948
- Rose Cleveland (First Lady of United States (1846-1918)) she was born in 13/06/1846
- Nancy Marchand (American actress) she was born in 19/06/1928
- Carol Mann (Professional golfer (1941-2018)) she was born in 03/02/1941
- Andy Kulberg (American musician) he was born in 30/04/1944
- Donald Walter Trautman (Catholic bishop) he was born in 24/06/1936
- Aaron Miller (American ice hockey player) he was born in 11/08/1971
- Rob Barrett (American musician) he was born in 29/01/1969
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Buffalo, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189583 | Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo | Buffalo (NY) | 14203 |
| 191083 | Erie Community College | Buffalo (NY) | 14203-2698 |
| 190716 | D'Youville College | Buffalo (NY) | 14201-1084 |
| 375106 | National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo | Buffalo (NY) | 14210-2007 |
| 189705 | Canisius College | Buffalo (NY) | 14208-1098 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Buffalo, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Buffalo.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Squar Post Office | Buffalo (NY) | 14202 |
| Ell Post Office | Buffalo (NY) | 14203 |
| Broadway Buffal Post Office | Buffalo (NY) | 14212 |
| Buffal Post Office | Buffalo (NY) | 14240 |
| Eastside Carrier Annex Post Office | Buffalo (NY) | 14240 |
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- Buffalo, Illinois village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States with a population of 431 people.
- Buffalo, Kansas city of Kansas, United States with a population of 205 people.
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Other cities in Erie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Erie County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst | 120,809 | Town in New York, United States |
| Cheektowaga | 85,452 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Hamburg | 58,800 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| West Seneca | 45,117 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Brighton | 35,776 | Town in Monroe County, New York, USA |
| Clarence | 33,026 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Grand Island | 21,767 | Town in New York |
| Lackawanna | 17,632 | City in New York, USA |
| Kenmore | 14,947 | City in Erie County, New York, United States of America |
| Depew | 14,940 | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Tonawanda | 14,755 | City in the state of New York, USA |
| Elma | 11,752 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Lancaster | 10,064 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Alden | 9,911 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Ellicott | 8,223 | City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Boston | 8,069 | Town in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Buffalo distances to largest New York cities