The Buffalo MSA peaked in population in 1970 at roughly 1.35 million. It was 1.16 million in 2020-smaller than metro Grand Rapids (1.18 million)

Posted on September 18, 2026 at 11:41:52 AM by brick

Metro Detroit was at 4.4 million in 2020, so roughly 4 times larger than Buffalo.

About a 14 percent decline over the last 50 years. A little crazy that that little (& declining) population gets two pro sports teams.

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The Buffalo MSA peaked in population in 1970 at roughly 1.35 million. It was 1.16 million in 2020-smaller than metro Grand Rapids (1.18 million) - By brick September 18, 2026 at 11:41:52 AM
- the Bills draw fans from the Toronto MSA I believe. The Sabres, maybe a tiny few. ** - By Mark September 18, 2026 at 11:55:27 AM
  - Canadians account for 12% of season ticket holders and many more buy individual tickets. On any given Sunday 18% of their stadium is Canadian. - By JoeMama September 18, 2026 at 12:22:51 PM
- St Catherine’s/niagara is 400k more people plus for NFL you are getting some Toronto fans* - By harbaughdyssey September 18, 2026 at 11:55:27 AM

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The Buffalo MSA peaked in population in 1970 at roughly 1.35 million. It was 1.16 million in 2020-smaller than metro Grand Rapids (1.18 million)