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Buffington

Pennsylvania · 292 residents · 0.162 sq mi
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Buffington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,702. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 194 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $18,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 55% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
+198%vs 2011
vs 98 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,802 / sq mi
+198%vs 2011
vs 605 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
−8%vs 2011
vs 51.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
43127212297381201020202024Buffington
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,702
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,774 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
Per capita income
$16,002
−30%vs 2011
vs $22,844 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+29.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+73%vs 2011
vs 0.272 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance50%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical50%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $19,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2017
Owner-occupied
21.0%
−63.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+13%vs 2011
vs 0.7 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(246)
Black14%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.9%(93)
Diversity Score
32
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.6%
+21.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
Female
43.4%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffington, Pennsylvania?

Buffington, Pennsylvania has about 292 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffington, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Buffington, Pennsylvania earns about $22,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffington, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Buffington, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $18,600.

How educated are people in Buffington, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Buffington, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffington, Pennsylvania?

About 40.3% of people in Buffington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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