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New Buffalo

Pennsylvania · 128 residents (2025 est.) · 0.059 sq mi
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Population has fallen 61% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,600. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
−61%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
−61%since 2000
from 2,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+2%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:128 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
37701031361691990201020202024New Buffalo
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,760
+124%since 2000
from $17,276 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+63%since 2010
from 0.256 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance19%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services19%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
53.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(117)
Black2.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.1%(1)
Other10.4%(5)
Diversity Score27.9%(13)
Diversity Score
28
+247%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+31.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.8%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+41.1 ptssince 2017
from 51.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Buffalo, Pennsylvania?

New Buffalo, Pennsylvania has about 48 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is New Buffalo, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Buffalo, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $190,600, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in New Buffalo, Pennsylvania?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Buffalo, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Buffalo, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% of people in New Buffalo, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Buffalo, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Buffalo, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -66 percent over that period.

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