Population 3,748 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Larkinville
Household size in Larkinville
| Period | Larkinville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Larkinville is a place of small households, averaging 2.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.21 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Larkinville
| Period | Larkinville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 40.9, the median age in Larkinville is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Larkinville is older than most Buffalo neighborhoods.
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 Larkinville
| Period | Larkinville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Larkinville (14.3%), above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Buffalo neighborhoods, though, Larkinville has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Larkinville
Renters in Larkinville
| Period | Larkinville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.6% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.5% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.6% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.9% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Larkinville: 68.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than half of owners (53.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Larkinville has a higher share of renters than at least four in five Buffalo neighborhoods.
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 Larkinville
| Period | Larkinville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.1% of the housing in Larkinville, 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.
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 Larkinville
| Period | Larkinville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Larkinville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in the Buffalo area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1960. Only one other Buffalo neighborhood has newer homes.
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 Larkinville
| Period | Larkinville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $522 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $600 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $757 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,011 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$489 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Larkinville costs $1,011 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Larkinville
Bachelor's degrees in Larkinville
| Period | Larkinville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Larkinville have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.2%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 Larkinville
| Period | Larkinville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.6% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.4% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.9% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.9% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Larkinville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Larkinville has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Buffalo neighborhoods.
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 Larkinville
| Period | Larkinville | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Larkinville runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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).
Larkinville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkinville | 2.02 | 40.9 | 14.3% | 68.9% | 17.1% | 1969 | $1,011 | 20.2% | 80.9% | 9.6% |
| Willert Park | 1.87 | 44.5 | 18.1% | 75.5% | 22.9% | 1986 | $590 | 14.4% | 81.8% | 4.9% |
| Babcock | 2.13 | 42.1 | 19.1% | 56.6% | 12.4% | 1938 | $923 | 12.4% | 79.0% | 22.2% |
| Central Business District-Buffalo | 1.78 | 31.6 | 17.0% | 90.0% | 10.8% | 1951 | $1,292 | 44.7% | 85.2% | 4.0% |
| Broadway-Fillmore | 3.13 | 39.7 | 16.1% | 49.5% | 20.8% | 1940 | $906 | 13.4% | 67.0% | 6.1% |
| Allen | 1.69 | 36.3 | 7.6% | 67.0% | 11.8% | 1938 | $1,175 | 62.2% | 96.9% | 4.9% |
| Lakeview | 2.14 | 35.4 | 20.9% | 87.8% | 8.4% | 1946 | $1,140 | 29.1% | 85.1% | 10.7% |
| Kingsley | 2.88 | 31.8 | 20.8% | 61.4% | 29.9% | 1941 | $1,012 | 9.4% | 75.9% | 8.8% |
| Bryant | 1.55 | 42.2 | 4.2% | 74.0% | 10.0% | 1938 | $1,072 | 51.6% | 93.6% | 9.9% |
| Mlk Park | 2.33 | 36.1 | 25.6% | 57.5% | 20.8% | 1938 | $740 | 14.0% | 78.8% | 9.0% |
| Seneca | 1.79 | 44.3 | 15.1% | 59.7% | 4.8% | 1952 | $893 | 27.5% | 84.0% | 3.9% |
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 Larkinville. 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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