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 $66,092 with a poverty rate of 21.26%. The median age in Buffalo is 42.6 years: 47 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,096 | 98.74% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 381 | 2.84 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Married | 210 | 3.66 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 122 | 1.23 | 77 | 23 |
| Male | 33 | 3.61 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 16 | 2.75 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
84.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 2.27% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 14.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 9.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 4.92% |
| High School Graduate | 414 | 52.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.89% |
| Some College | 112 | 14.14% |
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 | 783 | 750 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $6,354 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,607 | $0 | $60,417 |
| High School Graduate | $37,361 | $62,109 | $31,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,574 | $54,609 | $32,143 |
| Some College | $42,143 | $50,208 | $40,179 |
$42,574
Average Earnings
$54,609
Average Male
$32,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.51% of Buffalo residents speak only English, while 0.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,068 | 230 | 21.54% |
21.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.77%
Male Poverty Rate
24.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is White, with 21.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is White, with 21.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.47% |
| High School | 16.46% |
| Some College | 7.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.81% |
| Female Employed | 6.6% |
| Male Employed | 4.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,083 | $76,826 |
| Households | $55,313 | $66,092 |
| Married Families | $72,143 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,125 | $42,848 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
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
120
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 13.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
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
87.03%
Born in Buffalo
99.64%
Native Born
0.36%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.64% of Buffalo residents were born in the United States, with 87.03% having been born in West Virginia. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |