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Buffalo, West Virginia

Town · Population 1,200 · #91 in West Virginia
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Buffalo is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States, located along the Kanawha River. The population was 1,211 at the time of the 2020 census It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area..

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About Buffalo

Buffalo is a small town in western West Virginia, home to 1,200 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Buffalo is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,017 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Buffalo Unique

  • One of 16 places in the US named Buffalo — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Buffalo

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Buffalo

  • Buffalo Elementary School
  • Buffalo High School
  • Hannan Junior/Senior High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)1,200
Rank in state#91 of 230
Land area1.18 sq mi
Density1,017/sq mi
Coordinates38.6120, -81.9807

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