Population 379 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Buffalo Forge
Household size in Buffalo Forge
| Period | Buffalo Forge | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Buffalo Forge is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Buffalo Forge
| Period | Buffalo Forge | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Buffalo Forge skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 52.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Buffalo Forge
| Period | Buffalo Forge | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Buffalo Forge (13.3%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Buffalo Forge
Renters in Buffalo Forge
| Period | Buffalo Forge | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.7% of households in Buffalo Forge rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over half of owners (52.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Buffalo Forge
| Period | Buffalo Forge | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Buffalo Forge: 16.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Buffalo Forge
| Period | Buffalo Forge | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Buffalo Forge was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Buffalo Forge
| Period | Buffalo Forge | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $715 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $854 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $766 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $794 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$79 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Buffalo Forge runs $794 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 23.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Buffalo Forge
Bachelor's degrees in Buffalo Forge
| Period | Buffalo Forge | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.3% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in Buffalo Forge (31.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Buffalo Forge
| Period | Buffalo Forge | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Buffalo Forge is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Virginia.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Buffalo Forge
| Period | Buffalo Forge | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.5% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Buffalo Forge has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Buffalo Forge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Forge | 2.18 | 54.5 | 13.3% | 24.7% | 16.2% | 1983 | $794 | 31.3% | 91.9% | 2.5% |
| Glasgow | 2.47 | 44.8 | 14.5% | 25.3% | 17.4% | 1972 | $907 | 25.3% | 90.2% | 2.8% |
| Natural Bridge | 1.98 | 59.5 | 12.6% | 31.3% | 13.7% | 1980 | $813 | 28.6% | 88.3% | 3.9% |
| Naturl Br Sta | 2.46 | 51.8 | 3.1% | 2.4% | 29.3% | 1954 | $880 | 8.9% | 79.7% | 2.5% |
| Natural Bridge Station | 2.35 | 52.2 | 4.6% | 11.2% | 25.1% | 1958 | $1,001 | 12.0% | 82.1% | 3.1% |
| Lexington | 2.26 | 42.7 | 8.5% | 34.4% | 19.1% | 1974 | $1,080 | 41.2% | 90.6% | 1.3% |
| Buena Vista | 2.42 | 40.3 | 14.5% | 38.7% | 14.5% | 1973 | $1,385 | 25.4% | 89.3% | 3.7% |
| Rapps Mill | 2.11 | 51.7 | 2.7% | 15.3% | 19.2% | 1982 | $671 | 33.8% | 87.0% | 0.3% |
| East Lexington | 2.62 | 39.3 | 7.2% | 24.3% | 11.6% | 1990 | $885 | 41.3% | 93.5% | 10.8% |
| Riverside | 2.56 | 38.3 | 10.5% | 34.8% | 12.9% | 1986 | $885 | 31.5% | 92.1% | 12.0% |
| Collierstown | 2.31 | 49.8 | 4.7% | 17.4% | 20.4% | 1983 | $824 | 40.8% | 90.3% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Buffalo Forge. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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