Population 6,589 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Buffalo Charles
Household size in Buffalo Charles
| Period | Buffalo Charles | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.31 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.77 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.52 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Buffalo Charles is a place of big households: 3.52 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.31, even as the national average fell. Few Detroit neighborhoods have larger households: only two of 76.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Buffalo Charles
| Period | Buffalo Charles | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.3 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Buffalo Charles is young: half of its residents are under 33.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 28.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Buffalo Charles
| Period | Buffalo Charles | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Buffalo Charles (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 10.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of Detroit's 76 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Buffalo Charles
Renters in Buffalo Charles
| Period | Buffalo Charles | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.2% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Buffalo Charles than nationally: 39.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 69.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. The renter share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Buffalo Charles
| Period | Buffalo Charles | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in Buffalo Charles, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 11.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Buffalo Charles
| Period | Buffalo Charles | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1944 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Buffalo Charles is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1943, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Buffalo Charles
| Period | Buffalo Charles | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $825 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $631 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $820 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $972 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$147 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Buffalo Charles runs $972 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $147 a month from 2006–10, an 18% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Buffalo Charles
Bachelor's degrees in Buffalo Charles
| Period | Buffalo Charles | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Buffalo Charles: 17.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Buffalo Charles
| Period | Buffalo Charles | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.3% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.9% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.5% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 62.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults in Buffalo Charles never finished high school, well above the national share: only 62.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only four of Detroit's 76 neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Buffalo Charles
| Period | Buffalo Charles | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.3 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Buffalo Charles runs well above the national rate: 9.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 12.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Buffalo Charles compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Charles | 3.52 | 33.8 | 10.2% | 39.2% | 14.1% | 1943 | $972 | 17.0% | 62.4% | 9.5% |
| Airport | 3.22 | 32.1 | 20.4% | 35.6% | 26.7% | 1941 | $1,222 | 9.7% | 72.2% | 17.0% |
| Downtown Hamtramck | 4.30 | 21.1 | 11.3% | 49.4% | 11.5% | 1938 | $911 | 16.3% | 63.6% | 11.3% |
| Kranz Woods | 2.67 | 38.1 | 27.2% | 38.5% | 19.8% | 1949 | $1,073 | 9.7% | 85.9% | 17.2% |
| Conant Gardens | 2.74 | 36.0 | 26.8% | 28.9% | 16.0% | 1945 | $1,072 | 17.7% | 84.3% | 23.5% |
| Chene | 3.95 | 25.2 | 11.5% | 39.7% | 20.1% | 1938 | $959 | 12.5% | 68.5% | 13.1% |
| State Fair-Nolan | 2.98 | 39.0 | 17.5% | 37.5% | 29.1% | 1944 | $901 | 14.6% | 75.7% | 16.1% |
| Pershing | 2.61 | 35.9 | 27.7% | 51.7% | 13.1% | 1950 | $1,025 | 11.0% | 85.1% | 14.9% |
| Lasalle College Park | 2.71 | 34.6 | 21.9% | 62.9% | 16.6% | 1951 | $1,282 | 4.1% | 80.7% | 23.2% |
| Van Steuban | 2.63 | 31.9 | 24.7% | 50.6% | 26.2% | 1954 | $1,107 | 6.1% | 87.0% | 16.1% |
| New Center | 1.61 | 33.1 | 11.8% | 74.4% | 27.5% | 1951 | $970 | 45.0% | 93.5% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Buffalo Charles. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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