Buffington, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Buffington, Pennsylvania had a total population of 123, the 1844th largest community in Pennsylvania. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 50.6% is notably above the national average.
Buffington Quick Facts
How Buffington Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 113 | 123 | +8.8% |
How Buffington Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Buffington Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in Fayette County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown | 9,742 | $35,454 | 27.8% | $87,700 |
| Connellsville | 6,849 | $45,721 | 16.3% | $122,900 |
| Masontown | 3,201 | $53,676 | 31.7% | $126,300 |
| Leith-Hatfield | 2,577 | $91,823 | 5.4% | $296,700 |
| Brownsville | 2,412 | $31,810 | 31.6% | $69,400 |
| Oliver | 2,393 | $55,602 | 25.1% | $144,400 |
| East Uniontown | 2,195 | $48,305 | 25.6% | $114,800 |
| South Connellsville | 1,807 | $48,250 | 21.3% | $112,000 |
| Hopwood | 1,767 | $44,321 | 11.3% | $190,600 |
| Hiller | 1,536 | $78,015 | 15.1% | $121,300 |
Cities Similar to Buffington
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alba | 123 | $42,750 | $70,000 | 2.0% | 17.1% |
| Eyers Grove | 125 | $43,750 | $142,000 | 13.3% | 5.6% |
| Oswayo | 121 | $54,219 | $106,300 | 18.1% | 14.9% |
| Sagamore | 121 | $56,719 | N/A | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Clintondale | 127 | $119,423 | $196,900 | 15.7% | 2.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 123, Buffington's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Buffington is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. The total population is 123. It ranks as the 1844th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Buffington is 22.8 years. This is 44% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Buffington. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 50.6%. This is 861% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Buffington is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (29.3% vs 8.7%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Buffington, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Buffington, Pennsylvania?
Buffington, Pennsylvania has a population of 123 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Buffington, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Buffington — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Buffington, PA?
The ACS sample for Buffington recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Buffington, Pennsylvania?
Buffington's population is 70.7% White, 0.0% Black, 29.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Buffington, PA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Buffington — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Buffington, Pennsylvania?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Buffington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.