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Buffalo, NY vs St. Louis, MO

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- St. Louis is 0% more densely populated than Buffalo.
- People are 5.0% more likely to be married in St. Louis.
- The Median Age is 2.4 years older in St. Louis.
 Buffalo, NYSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock302,787329,725,481
 Female Population51.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 2010261,280  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock348,189285,036,114
 Population - 1990328,123  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-22.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,903.993.4
 Land Area40.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Buffalo, NYSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Buffalo, NYSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 White44.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.6%12.2%
 Asian6.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Buffalo, NYSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 Married Population32.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.4%50.2%
 Never Married51.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.082.60
 Households118,071  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock62,55980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households59,296  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for St. Louis    113 Reviews

I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

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This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  More

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