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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

32.6% unemployed in Buffalo in 2017

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32.6 percent of Buffalo residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Buffalo population reached 417.

Out of 281 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Buffalo for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed13632.6
Employed28167.4
Employed in civilian labor force28167.4
Employed in armed forces00

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