Demographics & People — Buffalo, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,110 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
|---|
| Median Age | 42.0 |
|---|
| Total Households | 381 |
|---|
| Family Households | 259 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | 0.0072 (relatively homogeneous) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,096 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 0 |
|---|
| Asian | 4 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Unclassified or not reported | 615 |
| American | 165 |
| Irish | 146 |
| English | 123 |
| German | 114 |
| Scotch-Irish | 48 |
| Italian | 39 |
| Other groups | 35 |
| Scottish | 21 |
| Dutch | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 1,023 |
|---|
| Spanish | 5 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 1,028 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 92 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 911 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.0 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
|---|
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Buffalo, West Virginia.
