Buffalo Creek, Colorado Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

Buffalo, New York is a large city with a diverse population. Many residents are Black, and some are Latino. However, the majority of Black residents live in the East Side. The city was incorporated in 1830 and is home to the University of Buffalo. It is considered a majority minority city, and the majority of Black residents are either unemployed or have a low education level.

Before the 1800s, the city was populated primarily by Seneca, Tuscarora, and other Native American tribes. After the Revolutionary War, European immigrants began moving into the area. This influx of immigrants led to the development of several different religious groups. Today, Christianity is the predominant religion, but Catholicism is also a significant religion in Buffalo. The Diocese of Buffalo boasts over 570,000 adherents, and is home to 161 parishes.

While the city was originally called New Amsterdam, it gained its name Buffalo after the War of 1812. The city served as an American military base on the Niagara frontier. It was burned by the British in 1813 and rebuilt in 1816. This brought economic prosperity to the city, and the population began to grow. In 1817, the arrival of the Erie Canal brought a change in Buffalo's future. It brought commerce to the region, and fueled rivalry between Buffalo and Black Rock.

The city's downtown area consists of a two-mile stretch of Main Street, from Goodell Street to the Buffalo River. This area includes the Theatre District, the Civic Center, and Lafayette Square. The south end of the downtown core contains the Waterfront area.