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Buffalo (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Buffalo, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)1.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)862.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.17% (-2)
Growth Since 202013.76% (146)
Rank in State122th
Rank in Country13827th

The population of Buffalo, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 1,207. This is a decrease of -0.17% (-2 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Buffalo by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Buffalo by Age

Buffalo Population Pyramid 2022
Buffalo Median Age
43.7
Total
42.7
Male
46.2
Female
Buffalo Sex Ratio
46.28%
491
Male
53.72%
570
Female
Buffalo Age Dependency Ratio
38.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
39.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Buffalo Adults
827
Adults
(230 of whom are seniors) in Buffalo.

Population of Buffalo by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Buffalo

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 12.39%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 6.72%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 17.53%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Buffalo

While the overall poverty rate of Buffalo is 12.39%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (17.53%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (6.72%).

Poverty Rate of Buffalo by Employment Status and Sex

8.62%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
1.67%
Male Employed
50%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Buffalo by Education

6.06%
Less Than 9th Grade
12.04%
High School
11.17%
Some College
9.68%
Bachelors or Greater