Founded: 1803 (incorporated 1832)
Head Official: Mayor Anthony M. Masiello (D) (since 1994)
City Population
1980: 357,870
1990: 328,175
2000: 292,648
2004 estimate: 282,864
Percent change, 1990-2000: -10.8 %
U.S. rank in 1980: 39th
U.S. rank in 1990: 50th (State rank: 2nd)
U.S. rank in 2000: 69th (State rank: 2nd)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 1,243,000
1990: 1,189,340
2000: 1,170,111
Percent change, 1990-2000: -1.6 %
U.S. rank in 1990: 33rd
U.S. rank in 2000: 42nd
Area: 52.51 square miles total (2000)
Elevation: 599 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 47.7° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 38.5 inches of rain; 93.3 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Healthcare services, transportation, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, tourism, research
Unemployment Rate: 5.1% (April 2005)
Per Capita Income: $14,991 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 19,017
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Buffalo; Buffalo State College; Erie Community College
Daily Newspaper: The Buffalo News