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Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area

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Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area
Metropolitan statistical area
Buffalo–Cheektowaga, NY
metropolitan statistical area
Image
Image
Downtown Buffalo (top) and Niagara Falls (bottom)
Map
Map of Buffalo–Cheektowaga–Olean, NY CSA
Coordinates: 42°54′N 78°51′W / 42.9°N 78.85°W / 42.9; -78.85
CountryImage United States
StateImage New York
Largest cityImage Buffalo
Other cities - Niagara Falls
 - Tonawanda
 - North Tonawanda
 - Lackawanna
 - Lockport
 - Olean
 - Salamanca
Area
 • Total
1,567 sq mi (4,060 km2)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
Increase 1,166,902
 • Rank49th in the U.S. Increase
 • Density720/sq mi (277/km2)
 • Combined Bi-National Buffalo-Niagara (U.S.) Niagara Region (Canada)
(2,025) 1,659,323 Increase
GDP
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 • MSAIncrease $91 billion (2023)
Time zoneUTC–5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC–4 (EDT)

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 the state of New York. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in the state. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had a population of 1,166,902. The larger Buffalo Niagara Region is an economic zone consisting of eight counties in Western New York. The bi-national region including the St. Catharines, Niagara, Canada statistical area and the Buffalo metro area, has a combined population of 1,659,323 as of 2025.[3][4]The Buffalo-Niagara Metro and Greater Toronto Area together form one of the top 10 most populated urban regions in all of North America.

Counties

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Communities

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Cities

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Towns

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Villages

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Census-designated places

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Indian Reservations

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1940959,487—
19501,089,23013.5%
19601,306,95720.0%
19701,349,2113.2%
19801,242,826−7.9%
19901,189,340−4.3%
20001,170,111−1.6%
20101,135,509−3.0%
20201,166,9022.8%
Historical Population Figures[5]

As of the 2020 Census[6] there were 1,166,902 people residing in the MSA. It was 74.5% White, 13.0% Black or African American, 0.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.2% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% Other and 5.5% two or more Races. 5.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

County Seat 2025 estimate 2020 Census Change Land Area Density
Erie Buffalo 946,741954,236−0.79% 1,043 sq mi (2,700 km2) 908/sq mi (350/km2)
Niagara Lockport 208,912212,666−1.77% 522 sq mi (1,350 km2) 400/sq mi (155/km2)
Total 1,155,6531,166,902−0.96% 1,565 sq mi (4,050 km2) 738/sq mi (285/km2)

Transportation

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Amtrak stations

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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

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Airport IATA code ICAO code County
Buffalo Niagara International Airport BUF KBUF Erie
Niagara Falls International Airport IAG KIAG Niagara

Major highways

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Combined Statistical Area

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The Buffalo–Cheektowaga–Olean combined statistical area (CSA), which includes the Buffalo–Niagara Falls MSA and adds Cattaraugus County, had a population of 1,215,826 inhabitants. It is part of the Great Lakes Megalopolis, which contains an estimated 54 million people.

  • Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
    • Buffalo–Cheektowaga (Erie and Niagara counties)
  • Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs)
Statistical Area 2025 estimate 2020 Census Change Land Area Density
Buffalo–Cheektowaga, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area 1,155,6531,166,902−0.96% 1,565 sq mi (4,050 km2) 738/sq mi (285/km2)
Olean, NY Micropolitan Statistical Area 75,39077,042−2.14% 1,308 sq mi (3,390 km2) 58/sq mi (22/km2)
Total 1,231,0431,243,944−1.04% 2,873 sq mi (7,440 km2) 428/sq mi (165/km2)

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "2010 Census Data - 2010 Census". 2010.census.gov. Archived from the original on March 24, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Total Gross Domestic Product for Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY (MSA)". Federal Reserve Economic Data. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  3. ↑ "City Population: Check for Humans". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  4. ↑ "The St. Catharines Advantage | InvestInSTC". www.investinstc.ca. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Population Estimates". U.S. Bureau of Census and Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. 2010. Archived from the original on December 2, 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
  6. ↑ "Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY Metro Area Demographics and Housing 2020 Decennial Census". Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.

42°54′N 78°51′W / 42.900°N 78.850°W / 42.900; -78.850

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