Population 6,393 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Delaware-West Ferry
Household size in Delaware-West Ferry
| Period | Delaware-West Ferry | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.87 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.86 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.89 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.87 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Delaware-West Ferry are small: just 1.87 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Delaware-West Ferry
| Period | Delaware-West Ferry | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −7.3 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.3, the median age in Delaware-West Ferry is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the Buffalo area as a whole, where the median age is 42.0. The median age has dropped from 46.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Delaware-West Ferry
| Period | Delaware-West Ferry | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Delaware-West Ferry: 4.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Buffalo neighborhood has 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 Delaware-West Ferry
Renters in Delaware-West Ferry
| Period | Delaware-West Ferry | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.6% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.6% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.5% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.8% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Delaware-West Ferry rent: 53.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (34.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.7 points since 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 Delaware-West Ferry
| Period | Delaware-West Ferry | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Delaware-West Ferry: 8.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Delaware-West Ferry has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Buffalo neighborhoods.
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 Delaware-West Ferry
| Period | Delaware-West Ferry | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1939 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Delaware-West Ferry is a place of older homes: half were built before 1939, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 Delaware-West Ferry
| Period | Delaware-West Ferry | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $710 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $797 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $925 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,135 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Delaware-West Ferry costs $1,135 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $425 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 24.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Delaware-West Ferry
Bachelor's degrees in Delaware-West Ferry
| Period | Delaware-West Ferry | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.2% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.9% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.0% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Delaware-West Ferry: 66.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Buffalo neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
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 Delaware-West Ferry
| Period | Delaware-West Ferry | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Delaware-West Ferry: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Buffalo neighborhood has a higher 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 Delaware-West Ferry
| Period | Delaware-West Ferry | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Delaware-West Ferry than nationally: unemployment was 6.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Delaware-West Ferry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware-West Ferry | 1.87 | 39.3 | 4.4% | 53.8% | 8.1% | 1939 | $1,135 | 66.0% | 97.6% | 6.5% |
| Bryant | 1.55 | 42.2 | 4.2% | 74.0% | 10.0% | 1938 | $1,072 | 51.6% | 93.6% | 9.9% |
| Albright | 2.01 | 30.7 | 6.5% | 49.5% | 6.7% | 1938 | $1,285 | 70.2% | 97.9% | 2.2% |
| Grant Ferry | 2.47 | 31.8 | 18.1% | 59.7% | 18.7% | 1940 | $1,272 | 37.1% | 86.1% | 5.5% |
| Forest | 2.77 | 29.1 | 17.9% | 64.2% | 17.5% | 1940 | $1,188 | 39.8% | 85.8% | 5.2% |
| Hamlin Park | 2.55 | 32.0 | 25.3% | 44.0% | 10.9% | 1939 | $1,192 | 28.6% | 86.8% | 7.3% |
| Kingsley | 2.88 | 31.8 | 20.8% | 61.4% | 29.9% | 1941 | $1,012 | 9.4% | 75.9% | 8.8% |
| Front Park | 2.40 | 32.6 | 18.0% | 63.0% | 17.4% | 1940 | $1,091 | 35.5% | 75.7% | 7.0% |
| Allen | 1.69 | 36.3 | 7.6% | 67.0% | 11.8% | 1938 | $1,175 | 62.2% | 96.9% | 4.9% |
| Park Meadow | 1.85 | 39.6 | 12.8% | 55.3% | 10.1% | 1948 | $1,273 | 65.4% | 97.4% | 9.7% |
| Lakeview | 2.14 | 35.4 | 20.9% | 87.8% | 8.4% | 1946 | $1,140 | 29.1% | 85.1% | 10.7% |
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 Delaware-West Ferry. 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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