Buffalo Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania Explained

Buffalo Township
Settlement Type:Township
Image Map1:Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Washington County.svg
Map Caption1:Location of Washington County in Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washington
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Leader Title:Mayor
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:20.37
Area Land Sq Mi:20.36
Area Water Sq Mi:0.01
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:1993
Population As Of:2020
Population Density Sq Mi:100.97
Timezone1:EST
Utc Offset1:-4
Timezone1 Dst:EDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Area Code:724
Pop Est As Of:2021
Population Est:1981
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:42-125-10032
Area Total Km2:52.76
Area Land Km2:52.74
Area Water Km2:0.02
Population Density Km2:38.99

Buffalo Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,069 at the 2010 census.[3]

History

The Caldwell Tavern, "S" Bridge, and Levi Wilson Tavern are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is home to the Mel Blount Youth Home.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.4sqmi, of which 20.3sqmi is land and 0.05% is water.

Demographics

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 2,100 people, 763 households, and 615 families living in the township. The population density was 103.2/mi2. There were 803 housing units at an average density of 39.5/mi2. The racial makeup of the township was 98.90% White, 0.14% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 763 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,167, and the median income for a family was $51,118. Males had a median income of $34,648 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,417. About 3.2% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

References

40.1412°N -80.3545°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files . United States Census Bureau . August 14, 2017.
  2. Web site: Bureau . US Census . City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 . Census.gov . US Census Bureau . July 20, 2022.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website . . March 11, 2017.
  4. News: Steigerwald . Bill . Klan Slates Rally to Protest Blount Youth Home . . September 29, 1989 . January 16, 2012.
  5. Web site: U.S. Census website. . January 31, 2008 .