Buffalo, NY

Labor Force Summary

Population

1159173

/ As of 2024 /

Increased

30797

/ From 2019-2024 /

Projected Growth

10994

/ 2024-2029 /

Employment Declined by

2.5%

/ From 2019-2024 /

Total Regional Employment

567460

/ As of 2024 /

14575

/ 5 Year Decrease /

Projected to grow by 11,936 over the next 5 years

Population w/ Associates Degree

12.3%

/ /

Population w/ Bachelors Degree

20.0%

/ /

Total Employable Population

949045

Not in Labor Force

387274

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

561771

/ Unemployed: 18,592 /

Under 16

212691

/ & Military, Institution /

Unemployment Rate

3.31%

/ April 2025 /

Down from

9.08%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2024 /

Government

Healthcare & Social Asst.

Retail Trade

Number of Companies That Posted Jobs in the Last 12 Months

10782

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2024 /

Management

Business and Financial Operations

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Healthcare Support

Computer and Mathematical

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2024 /

Healthcare Practitioners & Technical

Office & Administrative Support

Sales & Related

Management

Transportation & Material Moving

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