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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Buffalo

West Virginia · 969 residents · 1.386 sq mi
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Buffalo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,962. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 202 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,100. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

969
−17%vs 2000
vs 1,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
699 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 38.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9281K1K1K1K1990201020202024Buffalo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,962
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,481 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,124
−42%vs 2000
vs $14,005 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.0%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$271
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $337 in 2000
US average: $450
82.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.4% in 2000
18.0% rent
2.3
+20%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,131)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(967)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.8%(17)
2
−41%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.6%
−16.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.9 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, West Virginia?

Buffalo, West Virginia has about 969 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, West Virginia?

The typical household in Buffalo, West Virginia earns about $15,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, West Virginia expensive?

In Buffalo, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $37,100, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, West Virginia?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, West Virginia?

About 22.0% of people in Buffalo, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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