Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area
Metropolitan statistical area in New York, United States
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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.
Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area | ||
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| Buffalo–Cheektowaga, NY metropolitan statistical area | ||
Downtown Buffalo (top) and Niagara Falls (bottom) | ||
 Map of Buffalo–Cheektowaga–Olean, NY CSA
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| Coordinates: 42°54′N 78°51′W | ||
| Country |  United States | |
| State |  New York | |
| Largest city |  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 |  1,166,902 | |
| • Rank | 49th in the U.S. | |
| • Density | 720/sq mi (277/km2) | |
| GDP | ||
| • MSA | $84.673 billion (2022) | |
Counties
- Erie
- Niagara
- Cattaraugus (part of CSA)
Communities
Cities
- Buffalo
- Lackawanna
- Lockport
- Niagara Falls
- North Tonawanda
- Olean (part of CSA)
- Salamanca (part of CSA)
- Tonawanda
Towns
- Alden
- Albion
- Amherst
- Aurora
- Barre
- Boston
- Brant
- Cambria
- Carlton
- Cheektowaga
- Claredon
- Clarence
- Colden
- Collins
- Concord
- Eden
- Elma
- Evans
- Gaines
- Grand Island
- Hamburg
- Hartland
- Holland
- Kendall
- Lancaster
- Lewiston
- Lockport
- Marilla
- Murray
- Newfane
- Newstead
- Niagara
- North Collins
- Orchard Park
- Pendleton
- Porter
- Royalton
- Ridgeway
- Sardinia
- Somerset
- Shelby
- Tonawanda
- Wales
- West Seneca
- Wheatfield
- Wilson
- Yates
Villages
Census-designated places
Indian Reservations
- Cattaraugus Reservation (partial)
- Tonawanda Reservation (Erie County)
- Tonawanda Reservation (Niagara County)
- Tuscarora Reservation (Niagara County)
Demographics
As of the 2020 Census[4] 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.
Transportation
Amtrak stations
| 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
| Airport | IATA code | ICAO code | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | KBUF | Erie |
| Niagara Falls International Airport | IAG | KIAG | Niagara |
Major highways
Combined Statistical Area
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)