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Kent, OH vs Buffalo, NY

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- Buffalo is 0% more densely populated than Kent.
- People are 18.3% more likely to be married in Buffalo.
- The Median Age is 10.2 years older in Buffalo.
 Kent, OHBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock276,011329,725,481
 Female Population53.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
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 Population - 201028,889  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock292,648285,036,114
 Population - 199028,835  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-13.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,835.793.4
 Land Area9.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock12.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kent, OHBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Kent, OHBuffalo, NYUnited States
 White78.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock32.3%12.2%
 Asian4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Kent, OHBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Married Population27.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.0%50.2%
 Never Married61.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.262.60
 Households10,361  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock58,77580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock28.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,824  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  More

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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