Buffalo Population 2026
Buffalo has a population of 258,071, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
258,071
Rank in United States
#82
Coordinates
42.89°N, 78.88°W
~183 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
470 km
292 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
| Greenburgh | 86,764 | #409 |
Cities near Buffalo
- West Seneca44,711 people · ~8 km away
- Cheektowaga75,178 people · ~10 km away
- Amherst122,366 people · ~12 km away
- North Tonawanda30,785 people · ~17 km away
- East Amherst24,914 people · ~21 km away
- Niagara Falls48,916 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buffalo?
Buffalo has a population of 258,071 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in United States.
What state is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is located in New York, United States.
Is Buffalo the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 470 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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