Buffalo Niagara Regional Report

Summary of 12 community reports and ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the report

338,000 live in or near poverty in Buffalo Niagara.

Learn what living in or near poverty looks like for them.

44,500+ single parents face low-wage work and high childcare costs.

Learn more about who they are.

35,700+ seniors age 75+ live on limited incomes and many are aging alone.

Learn more about who they are.

12,300+ refugees & immigrants face communication and other barriers.

Learn more about who they are.

31,200+ married with children struggle to pay for food and housing.

Learn more about who they are.

98,500+ children live in or
near poverty.

Learn more about who they are.

24,700+ young adults have low incomes and large expenses.

Learn more about who they are.

Explore 12 communities in Buffalo Niagara

The snapshots available below look at factors in a community that contribute to poverty and economic opportunity such as access to jobs, educational levels, the cost of housing, transportation options, and community safety.

Or, view the Regional Report which summarizes findings from all 12 of our community reports and addresses potential ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Explore maps and lists of service providers with the Provider Tool

Use this interactive tool to get a list of service providers and map them against indicators of need.

Read reports to learn more about the 12 communities.

These reports go beyond the numbers. They provide insights from residents and service providers. Learn more about the barriers and urgent concerns residents face and perspectives from providers who see the need in their community first-hand.

 

Read the Reports

 

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