Demographics in Erie County
Metro Area
946,147
Population
1,155,604
Buffalo Metro Area
881
Population Density
41
Median Age
41
Buffalo Metro Area

Age Distribution

Metro Area
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
39%
40%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
12%
12%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
26%
26%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
23%
22%

Gender

Male
49%
Female
51%

Race & Ethnicity

Metro Area
White
72%
74%
Asian
5%
4%
Black
12%
11%
Two or more races
4%
4%

Community

Metro Area
Married
46%
46%
Single
38%
37%
Divorced
10%
10%
Widowed
6%
6%

Language

English Only
89%
Spanish
3%
Indo-European
4%
Asian/Islander
2%
Other Languages
2%

Health Insurance Coverage By Age

Total Coverage
99%
Under 19 years
22%
19 to 60 years
58%
60 years and over
19%
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