Buffalo, WV

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Buffalo Overview

1,151
TOTAL POPULATION
579
MALE POPULATION
572
FEMALE POPULATION
101.22
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.79
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,502
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,417
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,389
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
495
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Buffalo Zip Codes

Buffalo Area Codes

Race in Buffalo

The most populous races in Buffalo are White / Caucasian (1,144 | 99.4%), Some other Race (5 | 0.4%), and Two or more Races (2 | 0.2%).
Race in Buffalo
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,14499.4%
Two or more Races20.2%
Some other Race50.4%
Total1,151100.0%

Ancestry in Buffalo

The most populous ancestries reported in Buffalo are American (165 | 14.3%), Irish (146 | 12.7%), English (123 | 10.7%), German (114 | 9.9%), and Scotch-Irish (48 | 4.2%), together accounting for 51.8% of all Buffalo residents.
Ancestry in Buffalo
Ancestry# Population% Population
American16514.3%
Czech30.3%
Dutch131.1%
English12310.7%
European100.9%
French50.4%
German1149.9%
Irish14612.7%
Italian393.4%
Scotch-Irish484.2%
Scottish211.8%
Welsh50.4%
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Immigrants in Buffalo

Immigrants in Buffalo
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Buffalo

Sex and Age in Buffalo

The most populous age groups in Buffalo are 70 to 74 Years (52 | 9.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (63 | 11.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Buffalo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (7.6%)31 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years18 (3.1%)26 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years35 (6.0%)20 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Years47 (8.1%)29 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years43 (7.4%)46 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years18 (3.1%)23 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years35 (6.0%)28 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years32 (5.5%)55 (9.6%)
40 to 44 Years34 (5.9%)43 (7.5%)
45 to 49 Years40 (6.9%)32 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years44 (7.6%)43 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years32 (5.5%)63 (11.0%)
60 to 64 Years46 (7.9%)25 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years34 (5.9%)35 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years52 (9.0%)26 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years22 (3.8%)4 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years3 (0.5%)18 (3.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (4.4%)
Total579 (100.0%)572 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Buffalo

Median Family Size in Buffalo

The median family size in Buffalo is 3.51 persons per family, with single male/father families (32 | 12.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.81 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (32 | 12.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.09 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Buffalo
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple203 (76.0%)3.68
Single Male/Father32 (12.0%)3.81
Single Female/Mother32 (12.0%)2.09
Total Families267 (100.0%)3.51

Median Household Size in Buffalo

The median household size in Buffalo is 2.82 persons per household, with single male/father households (32 | 8.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.94 persons per household. non-family households (131 | 32.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Buffalo
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple203 (51.0%)3.78
Single Male/Father32 (8.0%)3.94
Single Female/Mother32 (8.0%)2.66
Non-family131 (32.9%)1.11
Total Households398 (100.0%)2.82

Household Size by Marriage Status in Buffalo

Out of a total of 398 households in Buffalo, 267 (67.1%) are family households, while 131 (32.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 101, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 115.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Buffalo
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-115 (28.9%)
2-Person Households80 (20.1%)16 (4.0%)
3-Person Households101 (25.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households20 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households55 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total267 (67.1%)131 (32.9%)

Female Fertility in Buffalo

Fertility by Age in Buffalo

Average fertility rate in Buffalo is 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 165.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Buffalo
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years16 (72.7%)165.0
35 to 50 years6 (27.3%)44.0
Total22 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buffalo

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buffalo
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Buffalo

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Buffalo
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma13 (59.1%)87.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (13.6%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree6 (27.3%)429.0
Total22 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buffalo

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buffalo
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Buffalo

Income Overview in Buffalo

Per Capita Income in Buffalo is $23,502, while median incomes of families and households are $65,417 and $46,389 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,151$23,502
Median Family Income267$65,417
Mean Family Income267$72,188
Median Household Income398$46,389
Mean Household Income398$60,701
Income Deficit267$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,15131.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,15168.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1510.42

Earnings by Sex in Buffalo

Average Earnings in Buffalo are $32,257, $44,583 for men and $30,741 for women, a difference of 31.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Buffalo
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male243 (48.3%)$44,583
Female260 (51.7%)$30,741
Total503 (100.0%)$32,257

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buffalo

The most common earnings brackets in Buffalo are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (39 | 16.1%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (55 | 21.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buffalo
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)4 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4994 (1.7%)11 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (2.9%)2 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)7 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99917 (7.0%)10 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49936 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (6.6%)17 (6.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (1.7%)22 (8.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (4.1%)45 (17.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (6.2%)29 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9993 (1.2%)55 (21.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (2.9%)14 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99917 (7.0%)35 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99917 (7.0%)2 (0.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99939 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+13 (5.3%)3 (1.1%)
Total243 (100.0%)260 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buffalo

Average earnings in Buffalo are $50,909 for men and $31,991 for women, a difference of 37.2%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,083, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $50,114. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,962, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,167.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buffalo
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$67,083$29,167
College or Associate's Degree$50,114$32,115
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,909$31,991

Family Income in Buffalo

Family Income Brackets in Buffalo

According to the Buffalo family income data, there are 66 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.7% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Buffalo
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000155.6%
$10,000 to $14,999114.1%
$15,000 to $24,99941.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992810.5%
$35,000 to $49,9996323.6%
$50,000 to $74,9993613.5%
$75,000 to $99,9996624.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992910.9%
$150,000 to $199,99951.9%
$200,000+103.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buffalo

5-person families (60 | 22.5%) account for the highest median family income in Buffalo with $90,769 per family, while 3-person families (88 | 33.0%) have the highest median income of $26,806 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buffalo
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families93 (34.8%)$48,750
3-Person Families88 (33.0%)$80,417
4-Person Families26 (9.7%)$0
5-Person Families60 (22.5%)$90,769
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total267 (100.0%)$65,417

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buffalo

The median family income in Buffalo is $65,417, with families comprising 3+ earners (8) having the highest median family income of $125,833, while families with no earners (45) have the lowest median family income of $37,841, accounting for 3.0% and 16.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Buffalo
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners45 (16.9%)$37,841
1 Earner97 (36.3%)$53,750
2 Earners117 (43.8%)$87,917
3+ Earners8 (3.0%)$125,833
Total267 (100.0%)$65,417

Household Income in Buffalo

Household Income Brackets in Buffalo

With 87 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Buffalo, accounting for 21.9% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (2.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Buffalo
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004210.6%
$10,000 to $14,999307.5%
$15,000 to $24,999153.8%
$25,000 to $34,9995714.3%
$35,000 to $49,9997218.1%
$50,000 to $74,9995112.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998721.9%
$100,000 to $149,999164.0%
$150,000 to $199,999184.5%
$200,000+102.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Buffalo

The median household income in Buffalo is $46,389, with the highest median household income of $68,077 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 178 households (44.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 7 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Buffalo
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (1.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years96 (24.1%)$66,667
45 to 64 Years178 (44.7%)$68,077
65+ Years117 (29.4%)$32,917
Total398 (100.0%)$46,389

Poverty in Buffalo

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo

With 14.3% poverty level for males and 24.8% for females among the residents of Buffalo, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17 males (38.6%) and 5 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (38.6%)12 (38.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)24 (68.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years5 (25.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (18.6%)7 (9.9%)
25 to 34 Years18 (34.0%)23 (45.1%)
35 to 44 Years7 (10.6%)13 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years4 (4.8%)21 (28.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (4.6%)8 (13.1%)
75 Years and over3 (12.0%)20 (74.1%)
Total82 (14.3%)137 (24.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo

According to the poverty statistics in Buffalo, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (61.4%)19 (61.3%)
5 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (100.0%)11 (31.4%)
12 to 14 Years20 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years15 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years35 (81.4%)64 (90.1%)
25 to 34 Years35 (66.0%)28 (54.9%)
35 to 44 Years59 (89.4%)85 (86.7%)
45 to 54 Years80 (95.2%)54 (72.0%)
55 to 64 Years61 (85.9%)88 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years82 (95.4%)53 (86.9%)
75 Years and over22 (88.0%)7 (25.9%)
Total490 (85.7%)415 (75.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buffalo

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Buffalo show that 9.9% or 20 of the total 203 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 37.1%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buffalo
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children48 (87.3%)7 (12.7%)
3 or 4 Children22 (62.9%)13 (37.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (90.1%)20 (9.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buffalo

According to the poverty data in Buffalo, 25.0% or 8 single-father households and 18.8% or 6 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (23.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buffalo
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (40.0%)2 (13.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (23.5%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (25.0%)6 (18.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buffalo

The poverty data for Buffalo shows that 20 of the married-couple family households (9.9%) and 14 of the single-parent households (21.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (37.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buffalo
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)6 (24.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (12.7%)4 (11.4%)
3 or 4 Children13 (37.1%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (9.9%)14 (21.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Buffalo

Employment by Class of Employer in Buffalo

Among the 454 employed individuals in Buffalo, private company employees (303 | 66.7%), local government employees (50 | 11.0%), and federal government employees (33 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Buffalo
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees30366.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)92.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations306.6%
Local Government Employees5011.0%
State Government Employees296.4%
Federal Government Employees337.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total454100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Buffalo

According to the labor force statistics for Buffalo, out of the total population over 16 years of age (953), 51.9% or 495 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 37 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 89 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.6% or 29 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Buffalo
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years89 (100.0%)4 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years23 (56.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years43 (68.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years134 (81.7%)29 (21.6%)
45 to 54 Years89 (56.0%)3 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years68 (71.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years46 (64.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total495 (51.9%)37 (7.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buffalo

According to labor force statistics for Buffalo, 68.0% of individuals (403) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (593) are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 33 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 72.2% or 122 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.7% or 29 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buffalo
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma212 (67.5%)43 (13.7%)
College / Associate Degree122 (72.2%)5 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher65 (69.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total403 (68.0%)49 (8.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Buffalo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buffalo are Community & Social Service (35 | 7.9%), Education Instruction & Library (31 | 7.0%), Management (26 | 5.9%), Business & Financial (23 | 5.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (12 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Buffalo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buffalo, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Buffalo
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (46.2%)14 (53.8%)
Business & Financial3 (13.0%)20 (87.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Computers & Mathematics4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total (Category)26 (24.5%)80 (75.5%)
Total (Overall)218 (49.1%)226 (50.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Buffalo are Food Preparation & Serving (28 | 6.3%), Healthcare Support (23 | 5.2%), Personal Care & Service (9 | 2.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5 | 1.1%), and Security & Protection (4 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Buffalo

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Buffalo, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (85.7%), and Personal Care & Service (55.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Buffalo
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Security & Protection4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving4 (14.3%)24 (85.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Personal Care & Service4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Total (Category)15 (21.7%)54 (78.3%)
Total (Overall)218 (49.1%)226 (50.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Buffalo are Office & Administration (65 | 14.6%), and Sales & Related (33 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Buffalo

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Buffalo
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related18 (54.5%)15 (45.5%)
Office & Administration31 (47.7%)34 (52.3%)
Total (Category)49 (50.0%)49 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)218 (49.1%)226 (50.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Buffalo are Construction & Extraction (80 | 18.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (34 | 7.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Buffalo

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Buffalo
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction51 (63.7%)29 (36.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)85 (74.6%)29 (25.4%)
Total (Overall)218 (49.1%)226 (50.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Buffalo are Production (40 | 9.0%), Transportation (14 | 3.2%), and Material Moving (3 | 0.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Buffalo

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Buffalo
OccupationMaleFemale
Production28 (70.0%)12 (30.0%)
Transportation12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
Material Moving3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)43 (75.4%)14 (24.6%)
Total (Overall)218 (49.1%)226 (50.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo

Employment Industries in Buffalo

The major employment industries in Buffalo include Construction (93 | 20.9%), Manufacturing (66 | 14.9%), Educational Services (57 | 12.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (39 | 8.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (33 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Buffalo

Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo

The Buffalo industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Public Administration (85.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (92.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction64 (68.8%)29 (31.2%)
Manufacturing41 (62.1%)25 (37.9%)
Wholesale Trade18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information2 (18.2%)9 (81.8%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing6 (27.3%)16 (72.7%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Educational Services19 (33.3%)38 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (7.7%)36 (92.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Public Administration17 (85.0%)3 (15.0%)
Total218 (49.1%)226 (50.9%)

Education in Buffalo

School Enrollment in Buffalo

The most common levels of schooling among the 210 students in Buffalo are high school (71 | 33.8%), middle school (40 | 19.1%), and elementary school (39 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Buffalo
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2712.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School3918.6%
Middle School4019.1%
High School7133.8%
College / Undergraduate3315.7%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total210100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buffalo

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buffalo
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buffalo

Business (48 | 41.0%), science & technology (29 | 24.8%), education (22 | 18.8%), multidisciplinary studies (6 | 5.1%), and physical & health sciences (5 | 4.3%) are the most common fields of study among 117 individuals in Buffalo who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buffalo
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences54.3%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies65.1%
Science & Technology2924.8%
Business4841.0%
Education2218.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts32.6%
Communications43.4%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total117100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Buffalo

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buffalo

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Buffalo are males with 2 vehicles (71, accounting for 30.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (58, making up 32.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buffalo
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle18 (7.7%)38 (17.2%)
2 Vehicles71 (30.5%)58 (26.2%)
3 Vehicles69 (29.6%)77 (34.8%)
4 Vehicles37 (15.9%)31 (14.0%)
5 or more Vehicles38 (16.3%)17 (7.7%)
Total233 (100.0%)221 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Buffalo

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Buffalo are 5 to 9 minutes (73 commuters, 16.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (55 commuters, 12.4%), and 45 to 59 minutes (55 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Buffalo
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes112.5%
5 to 9 Minutes7316.4%
10 to 14 Minutes317.0%
15 to 19 Minutes327.2%
20 to 24 Minutes5512.4%
25 to 29 Minutes5311.9%
30 to 34 Minutes429.4%
35 to 39 Minutes286.3%
40 to 44 Minutes214.7%
45 to 59 Minutes5512.4%
60 to 89 Minutes317.0%
90 or more Minutes132.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Buffalo

The most common commute times in Buffalo are 5 to 9 minutes (53 commuters, 22.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (43 commuters, 20.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Buffalo
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes6 (2.6%)5 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes53 (22.8%)20 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes17 (7.3%)14 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes2 (0.9%)30 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes12 (5.1%)43 (20.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes19 (8.2%)34 (16.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (9.4%)20 (9.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes28 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (9.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes38 (16.3%)17 (8.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes26 (11.2%)5 (2.4%)
90 or more Minutes10 (4.3%)3 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buffalo

The most frequent times of departure to work in Buffalo are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (54, 23.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (108, 50.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buffalo
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM19 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM40 (17.2%)14 (6.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM53 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM54 (23.2%)108 (50.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6 (2.6%)30 (14.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2 (0.9%)6 (2.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (1.7%)6 (2.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9 (3.9%)14 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM25 (10.7%)14 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12 (5.1%)20 (9.4%)
Total233 (100.0%)212 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Buffalo

Occupancy by Ownership in Buffalo

Of the total 398 dwellings in Buffalo, owner-occupied units account for 324 (81.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 74 (18.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Buffalo
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units32481.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7418.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units398100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Buffalo

Occupancy by Household Size in Buffalo
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11528.9%
2-Person Household9624.1%
3-Person Household10125.4%
4+ Person Household8621.6%
Total Housing Units398100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buffalo

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buffalo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household88 (76.5%)27 (23.5%)
2-Person Household72 (75.0%)24 (25.0%)
3-Person Household81 (80.2%)20 (19.8%)
4+ Person Household83 (96.5%)3 (3.5%)
Total Housing Units324 (81.4%)74 (18.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buffalo

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buffalo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School15 (57.7%)11 (42.3%)
High School Diploma144 (78.7%)39 (21.3%)
College/Associate Degree129 (90.2%)14 (9.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36 (78.3%)10 (21.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buffalo

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buffalo
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5112.8%
35 to 44 Years5213.1%
45 to 54 Years9523.9%
55 to 64 Years8320.8%
65 to 74 Years7719.4%
75 to 84 Years256.3%
85 Years and Over153.8%
Total398100.0%

Housing Finances in Buffalo

Median Income by Occupancy in Buffalo

Median Income by Occupancy in Buffalo
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied324 (81.4%)$56,250
Renter-Occupied74 (18.6%)$37,727
Average398 (100.0%)$46,389

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buffalo

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buffalo
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (5.2%)11 (14.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99914 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99922 (6.8%)8 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9993 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (2.5%)4 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99944 (13.6%)13 (17.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99949 (15.1%)23 (31.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99945 (13.9%)6 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99978 (24.1%)9 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more28 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total324 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buffalo

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buffalo
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30047 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49979 (24.4%)12 (16.2%)
$500 to $79962 (19.1%)19 (25.7%)
$800 to $99936 (11.1%)16 (21.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49962 (19.1%)12 (16.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99913 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49925 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total324 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Buffalo

Housing Structures in Buffalo

Housing Structures in Buffalo
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached24060.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments20.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments71.8%
10 or more Apartments30.7%
Mobile Home / Other14636.7%
Total398100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buffalo

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buffalo
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached221 (92.1%)19 (7.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other103 (70.6%)43 (29.4%)
Total324 (81.4%)74 (18.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buffalo

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buffalo
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (4.0%)8 (10.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms95 (29.3%)53 (71.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms155 (47.8%)10 (13.5%)
8 or more Rooms61 (18.8%)3 (4.1%)
Total324 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buffalo

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buffalo
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas85 (26.2%)12 (16.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity220 (67.9%)56 (75.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene11 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (1.8%)6 (8.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total324 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Buffalo

Household Vehicle Usage in Buffalo
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle14 (4.3%)14 (18.9%)
1 Vehicle82 (25.3%)37 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles112 (34.6%)7 (9.5%)
3 or more Vehicles116 (35.8%)16 (21.6%)
Total324 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Buffalo

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Buffalo

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units154170
Median Property Value$82,300$156,300
Median Household Income$42,083$28
Monthly Housing Costs$378$0
Real Estate Taxes$593$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buffalo

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buffalo
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00039 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99965 (42.2%)51 (30.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99944 (28.6%)119 (70.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buffalo

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buffalo
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (10.4%)3 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99925 (16.2%)15 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99928 (18.2%)8 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99931 (20.1%)16 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (6.5%)18 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (28.6%)35 (20.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)34 (20.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)16 (9.4%)
Total154 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buffalo

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buffalo
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x102 (66.2%)70,909 (41,711.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x13 (8.4%)92 (54.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (5.2%)10 (5.9%)
4.0x or more31 (20.1%)32 (18.8%)
Total154 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buffalo

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buffalo
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80083 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49931 (20.1%)74 (43.5%)
$800 to $1,4993 (1.9%)40 (23.5%)
Total154 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Buffalo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years143 (95.3%)7 (4.7%)
19 to 25 Years98 (95.2%)5 (4.9%)
26 to 34 Years87 (93.5%)6 (6.5%)
35 to 44 Years135 (82.3%)29 (17.7%)
45 to 54 Years138 (94.5%)8 (5.5%)
55 to 64 Years153 (96.2%)6 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,048 (94.5%)61 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buffalo

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buffalo
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen143 (95.3%)7 (4.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen98 (95.2%)5 (4.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buffalo

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buffalo
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000195 (97.0%)6 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999275 (92.0%)24 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999174 (96.7%)6 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over190 (88.4%)25 (11.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 619 (20.0%)76 (80.0%)
6 to 18 Years45 (30.0%)117 (78.0%)
19 to 25 Years31 (30.1%)67 (65.0%)
25 to 34 Years11 (11.8%)76 (81.7%)
35 to 44 Years36 (22.0%)99 (60.4%)
45 to 54 Years64 (43.8%)84 (57.5%)
55 to 64 Years9 (5.7%)146 (91.8%)
65 to 74 Years147 (100.0%)117 (79.6%)
75 Years and over52 (100.0%)29 (55.8%)
Total414 (37.3%)811 (73.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buffalo

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buffalo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (4.3%)9 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years30 (14.4%)23 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years38 (44.2%)30 (49.2%)
75 Years and over6 (24.0%)23 (85.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Buffalo

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (3.4%)3 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years4 (4.6%)3 (4.9%)
75 Years and over6 (24.0%)11 (40.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years7 (3.4%)20 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years4 (4.6%)2 (3.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (14.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (4.3%)4 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years23 (11.1%)4 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (29.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (11.1%)9 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years38 (44.2%)25 (41.0%)
75 Years and over3 (12.0%)19 (70.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (11.1%)4 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.5%)5 (8.2%)
75 Years and over3 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Buffalo

Computing Device Access in Buffalo

Computing Device Access in Buffalo
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop26566.6%
Smartphone33483.9%
Tablet24661.8%
No Computing Device287.0%
Total398100.0%

Internet Access in Buffalo

Internet Access in Buffalo
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home26165.6%
Cellular Data Only4411.1%
Satellite Internet153.8%
No Internet7819.6%
Total398100.0%

Buffalo Summary

Buffalo is a small town located in Putnam County, West Virginia. It is situated on the banks of the Kanawha River, about 25 miles east of Charleston, the state capital. The town was founded in 1817 and named after the nearby Buffalo Creek. It has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is part of the Charleston metropolitan area.

Geography

Buffalo is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. It is situated on the banks of the Kanawha River, about 25 miles east of Charleston. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is located in the Kanawha Valley. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Buffalo is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town also has a few small manufacturing plants. Tourism is an important part of the local economy, as the town is located near several popular attractions, including the New River Gorge National River and the Bluestone National Scenic River.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Buffalo was 1,000. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.5% from two or more races. The median household income was $30,000, and the median family income was $35,000.

History

Buffalo was founded in 1817 by a group of settlers from Virginia. The town was named after the nearby Buffalo Creek. In the early 19th century, the town was a major stop on the Kanawha Turnpike, a major transportation route in the region. The town was also a major center for the coal and timber industries. In the late 19th century, the town was home to several large brickyards.
In the early 20th century, the town was a major center for the coal and timber industries. The town was also home to several large brickyards. In the late 20th century, the town began to decline as the coal and timber industries declined. Today, the town is largely a bedroom community for Charleston and the surrounding area.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Buffalo?
Total Population of Buffalo is 1,151.
What is the Total Male Population of Buffalo?
Total Male Population of Buffalo is 579.
What is the Total Female Population of Buffalo?
Total Female Population of Buffalo is 572.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Buffalo?
There are 101.22 Males per 100 Females in Buffalo.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Buffalo?
There are 98.79 Females per 100 Males in Buffalo.
What is the Median Population Age in Buffalo?
Median Population Age in Buffalo is 42.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Buffalo
Average Family Size in Buffalo is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Buffalo
Average Household Size in Buffalo is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Buffalo?
Per Capita income in Buffalo is $23,502.
What is the Median Family Income in Buffalo?
Median Family Income in Buffalo is $65,417.
What is the Median Household income in Buffalo?
Median Household Income in Buffalo is $46,389.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Buffalo?
Income or Wage Gap in Buffalo is 31.0%.
Women in Buffalo earn 69.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Buffalo?
Inequality or Gini Index in Buffalo is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Buffalo?
There are 495 People in the Labor Forcein in Buffalo.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Buffalo?
51.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Buffalo.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Buffalo?
Unemployment Rate in Buffalo is 7.5%.