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Buffalo

South Carolina · 1,288 residents · 4.022 sq mi
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Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,500.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,288
−10%since 2000
from 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
320 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 355 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+13%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Buffalo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,911
+32%since 2000
from $13,545 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance18.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,173)
Black15.3%(218)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(18)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(513)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(979)
Black16.2%(209)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(53)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.2%(569)
Diversity Score
44
+23%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−18%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 21.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, South Carolina?

Buffalo, South Carolina has about 1,288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Buffalo, South Carolina expensive?

In Buffalo, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $45,500.

How educated are people in Buffalo, South Carolina?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, South Carolina?

About 17.1% of people in Buffalo, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 371 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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