Buffalo Town, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 1171 people, 490 households, and 338 families living in the town. The population density was 828.4 people per square mile (319.85/kmē), making it the 175th most densely populated town in West Virginia. There were 559 housing units at an average density of 396.5 per square mile (153.09/kmē). The average household size was 2.37 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the town Age distribution was 22% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males. The median age of the town's population was 38.7 years, The median age of males was 38.6 years, for females the median age was 38.9 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 97.18% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.17% American Indian, 0.17% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 2.39% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $26481, it is the 138th wealthiest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $35938, making it the 112th wealthiest town by median family income among the West Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $14005, making it the 174th highest town by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income was $17792, Median income for males is $24519, compared with $13125 for females.
In 2000, 216 pupils and students, of which 38.43% are male and 61.57% are female, 18.45% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.78% nursery or pri school, 5.56% kindergarten, 63.43% elementary school, 22.22% high school and 6.02% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1171 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1171 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1173 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1166 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1174 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1182 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1187 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1191 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1194 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1199 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1206 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 6 | |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 44 | 93 | 137 |
| High school | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| College or graduate school | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo town, West Virginia | $26481 | $35938 | $14005 |
| Putnam County, West Virginia | $41892 | $48674 | $20471 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |