Buffalo is a town located in Putnam County West Virginia. Buffalo has a 2024 population of 1,202. Buffalo is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,212 in 2020.
The average household income in Buffalo is $60,701 with a poverty rate of 19.48%. The median age in Buffalo is 42.5 years: 41 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,144 | 99.39% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.43% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.17% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 398 | 2.82 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Married | 203 | 3.78 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 131 | 1.11 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Male | 32 | 3.94 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 32 | 2.66 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
81.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 2.34% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 15.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 7.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 6.28% |
| High School Graduate | 409 | 50.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 121 | 14.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 805 | 762 | 107 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,250 | $0 | $35,781 |
| Graduate Degree | $35,962 | $0 | $35,962 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $67,083 | $29,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,114 | $50,909 | $31,991 |
| Some College | $45,208 | $50,114 | $32,115 |
$36,114
Average Earnings
$50,909
Average Male
$31,991
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Buffalo residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,117 | 219 | 19.61% |
19.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.34%
Male Poverty Rate
24.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is White, with 19.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is White, with 19.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.68% |
| High School | 14.43% |
| Some College | 13.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.79% |
| Female Employed | 5.31% |
| Male Employed | 3.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,417 | $72,188 |
| Households | $46,389 | $60,701 |
| Married Families | $70,096 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,219 | $33,339 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
92
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 10.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.28%
Born in Buffalo
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Buffalo residents were born in the United States, with 76.28% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,191 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 1,193 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 1,195 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 1,198 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 1,200 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 1,202 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,205 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 1,206 | -6 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 1,212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,212 | -53 | -4.19% |
| 2019 | 1,265 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 1,268 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 1,265 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 1,264 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,264 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 1,268 | 6 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,262 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,260 | 10 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 1,250 | 10 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 1,240 | 0 | 0% |