Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area
 Common name: Buffalo – Niagara Falls Metropolitan Area |
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| Largest city | Buffalo |
| Other cities | - Niagara Falls - Tonawanda - North Tonawanda - Lackawanna |
| Population | Ranked 47th in the U.S. |
| – Total | 1,135,509 (2010)[1] |
| – Density | 718/sq. mi. 277/km2 |
| Area | 1567 sq. mi. 4059 km2 |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | New York |
| Elevation | |
| – Highest point | feet ( m) |
| – Lowest point | feet ( m) |
The Buffalo-Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area, designated by the United States Census Bureau, encompassing two counties – Erie and Niagara – in Western New York, with a population, as of the 2010 census, of 1,135,509 inhabitants. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in the state of New York, centering on the urbanized area of Buffalo.
As of the April 1, 2010, the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had a population of 1,135,509; the combined statistical area (CSA), which adds Cattaraugus, had a population of 1,215,826 inhabitants. It is part of the Great Lakes Megalopolis, which contains an estimated 54 million people.
In 2010, the Buffalo – Niagara Falls metropolitan statistical area was ranked the 10th best place in the U.S. for working mothers by ForbesWoman magazine.[2]
Contents
Counties[edit]
- Erie
- Niagara
- Cattaraugus (part of CSA)
Communities[edit]
Cities[edit]
- Buffalo
- Lackawanna
- Lockport
- Niagara Falls
- North Tonawanda
- Olean (part of CSA)
- Tonawanda
Towns[edit]
Villages[edit]
Census-designated places[edit]
Indian Reservations[edit]
- Cattaraugus Reservation (partial)
- Tonawanda Reservation (Erie County)
- Tonawanda Reservation (Niagara County)
Demographics[edit]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 959,487 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,089,230 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,306,957 | 20.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,349,211 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,242,826 | −7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,189,340 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,170,111 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,135,509 | −3.0% | |
| Historical Population Figures[3] | |||
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,170,111 people, 468,719 households, and 301,970 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 83.8% White, 11.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.3% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $38,352. Males had a median income of $38,086 versus $25,589 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $19,788.
Transportation[edit]
Amtrak stations[edit]
| Station | Code | City | County | Lines served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo–Depew | BUF | Depew | Erie | Empire Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf |
| Buffalo – Exchange Street | BFX | Buffalo | Erie | Empire Service, Maple Leaf |
| Niagara Falls | NFL | Niagara Falls | Niagara | Empire Service, Maple Leaf |
Major airports[edit]
| Airport | IATA code | ICAO code | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | KBUF | Erie |
| Niagara Falls International Airport | IAG | KIAG | Niagara |
Major highways[edit]
- Interstate 90
- Interstate 190
- Interstate 290
- Interstate 990
- U.S. Route 20
- U.S. Route 20A
- U.S. Route 62
- U.S. Route 219
- New York State Route 5
- New York State Route 33
- New York State Route 198
- New York State Route 400
Combined Statistical Area[edit]
The Buffalo–Niagara–Cattaraugus Combined Statistical Area is made up of three counties in western New York. The statistical area includes one metropolitan area and one micropolitan area.[5] As of the 2010 Census, the CSA had a population of 1,215,826.[6]
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
- Buffalo–Niagara Falls (Erie and Niagara counties)
- Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Casserly, Meghan (2010-07-26). "Full List: America's Top 50 U.S. Cities For Working Mothers". Forbes.
- ^ "Population Estimates". U.S. Bureau of Census and Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Combined Statistical Areas and Component Core Based Statistical Areas" (TXT). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2008-06-24. Retrieved 2008-07-27.[dead link]
- ^ "US 2010 Census".
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