Buffalo's population continues to decline: Search the Census figures to see how other areas are doing

Link to July 10 Buffalo News article.

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The losses reflect a continual decline in population that has plagued much of the state outside New York City for the last half century.

The good news for Erie and Niagara counties from the estimates released today is that the losses were almost minimal — none had a population drop of more than one percentage point.
The City of Good Neighbors lost 2,552 of those good neighbors between July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2007 — a 0.93 percent decline.

Niagara Falls also posted a loss during that period, with 369 leaving the city, reducing the population by 0.71 percent.

A few suburban towns posted gains, albeit tiny ones. Wheatfield boasted the biggest, drawing 605 people — a 3.78 percentage increase. In addition, Orchard Park added 445 people and Clarence, 57.

Overall, Erie County said goodbye to 5,001 residents while Niagara County lost 165.