West Buffalo township is located in Union County Pennsylvania. West Buffalo township has a 2024 population of 2,820. West Buffalo township is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,883 in 2020.
The average household income in West Buffalo township is $135,597 with a poverty rate of 9.28%. The median age in West Buffalo township is 42.5 years: 42.8 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Buffalo township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,763 | 95.61% |
| Other race | 110 | 3.81% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,172 | 2.47 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 593 | 3.13 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 472 | 1.43 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Female | 54 | 4.07 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Male | 53 | 2.62 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 4.34% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 14.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 309 | 15.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 156 | 7.69% |
| High School Graduate | 706 | 34.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 184 | 9.07% |
| Some College | 283 | 13.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,925 | 1,655 | 463 |
| Other Race | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $69,911 | $34,659 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $57,813 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,714 | $36,696 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,375 | $44,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,227 | $44,295 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $29,598 | $0 | $0 |
$39,227
Average Earnings
$44,295
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.47% of West Buffalo township residents speak only English, while 12.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,726 | 267 | 9.79% |
9.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.57%
Male Poverty Rate
9.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Buffalo township is White, with 9.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Buffalo township is White, with 9.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.21% |
| Some College | 9.57% |
| High School | 7.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.41% |
| Female Employed | 7.39% |
| Male Employed | 6.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,528 | $143,280 |
| Households | $73,417 | $135,597 |
| Married Families | $90,335 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,682 | $122,329 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
181
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 7.22% |
| Other Race | 41 | 37.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.61%
Born in West Buffalo township
99.13%
Native Born
0.87%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.13% of West Buffalo township residents were born in the United States, with 87.61% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,690 | -26 | -0.96% |
| 2028 | 2,716 | -26 | -0.95% |
| 2027 | 2,742 | -26 | -0.94% |
| 2026 | 2,768 | -26 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 2,794 | -26 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 2,820 | -26 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 2,846 | -26 | -0.91% |
| 2022 | 2,872 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 2,876 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 2,883 | -151 | -4.98% |
| 2019 | 3,034 | -11 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 3,045 | -11 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 3,056 | -20 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 3,076 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 3,074 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 3,075 | 18 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 3,057 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 3,061 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 3,064 | 25 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 3,039 | 0 | 0% |