Buffington township, Pennsylvania
Buffington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Buffington township is a geographic entity located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,218. The land area covers 30.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,218 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.7 yrs | ±15.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 507 | ±89 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 545 | ±91 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 507 | ±89 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $162,300 | ±$16,895 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | ±$262 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,662 | ±$18,365 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,746 | ±$3,422 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | ±4.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 154 | ±91 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.9% | ±15.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 714 | ±269 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.9% | ±5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BUFFINGTON
GUS Population: 1,225 (2024)
ID: 174497
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1010 ROUTE 403 HWY S, HOMER CITY PA 15748-4617
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GUS Population: 82,953 (2024)
ID: 133453
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
825 PHILADELPHIA ST, INDIANA PA 15701-3934
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Ebensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Indiana, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Nanty Glo, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Nanty Glo, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Blairsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Ebensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Carrolltown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ebensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Ebensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Johnstown, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Indiana County Technology Center
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College Vocational | 12.6 mi away | 441 Hamill Rd, Indiana, PA, 15701-1465 |
7243496700
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NANTY GLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 942 ROBERTS ST, NANTY GLO, PA, 15943 |
(814) 749-0111
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
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College | 12.9 mi away | 1011 South Dr 201 Sutton Hall, Indiana, PA, 15705-1098 |
7243572100
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NEW FLORENCE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 122 LIGONIER STREET, NEW FLORENCE, PA, 15944 |
(724) 235-2249
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DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
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College | 14.5 mi away | 1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA, 15905-4398 |
8145345844
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EBENSBURG FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 225 W HIGHLAND AVE, EBENSBURG, PA, 15931 |
(814) 472-7957
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Commonwealth Technical Institute
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College | 14.6 mi away | 727 Goucher St, Johnstown, PA, 15905 |
8142558200
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INDIANA FREE LIBRARY INC
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 845 PHILADELPHIA ST, INDIANA, PA, 15701 |
(724) 465-8841
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Saint Francis University
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College | 16.7 mi away | 132 Franciscan Way, Loretto, PA, 15940 |
8144723000
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BURRELL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 120 BLAIRE ROAD, BLACK LICK, PA, 15716 |
(724) 248-7122
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at INDIANA 3 SE, PA US, located 10.3 miles from Buffington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.8° | 17.6° | 26.7° | 3.64" | 13.3" |
| February | 39.2° | 18.4° | 28.8° | 2.95" | 11.8" |
| March | 48.8° | 25.4° | 37.1° | 3.88" | 6.1" |
| April | 61.7° | 34.9° | 48.3° | 4.03" | 1.1" |
| May | 71.5° | 46.0° | 58.7° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.7° | 54.4° | 66.5° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 58.8° | 70.7° | 5.13" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.1° | 57.7° | 69.4° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.8° | 51.2° | 63.0° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 40.3° | 51.9° | 3.52" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.0° | 30.0° | 40.5° | 3.50" | 2.7" |
| December | 40.7° | 23.9° | 32.3° | 3.64" | 10.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintondale borough | Borough | 3.3 mi | — |
| Belsano CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Twin Rocks CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Armagh borough | Borough | 5.7 mi | — |
| Nanty-Glo borough | Borough | 7.1 mi | — |
| Seward borough | Borough | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4206310104. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.