Buffalo, SC Demographics

A map of Buffalo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,321	979	99.4%	76.0%
Multiracial	8	41	0.6%	3.2%
Black	0	209	0.0%	16.2%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.5%
Hispanic	0	53	0.0%	4.1%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Buffalo, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,329, an increase from the 1,288 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.4% White, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buffalo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buffalo has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buffalo, that probability was 39.3% in 2020 and 1.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buffalo is ranked the 237th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Buffalo was ranked the 243rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buffalo's White Population

1,321 residents of Buffalo, or 99.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buffalo is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Buffalo ranks 128th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's White population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. White residents' share of Buffalo's population has increased from 76.0% to 99.4%.

Buffalo is more White than neighboring Union (50.7% White), Monarch Mill (57.8% White), Jonesville (53.2% White), and Cross Anchor (44.9% White). Buffalo is less White than neighboring Glenn Springs (100% White).

Buffalo's Black Population

0 residents of Buffalo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buffalo is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Buffalo ranks 311th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Buffalo's population has decreased from 16.2% to 0.0%.

Buffalo is less Black than neighboring Union (43% Black), Monarch Mill (20.5% Black), Jonesville (37.9% Black), and Cross Anchor (55.1% Black).

Buffalo's Asian Population

0 residents of Buffalo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buffalo is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Buffalo ranks 245th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Buffalo's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Buffalo is less Asian than neighboring Union (0.1% Asian), and Monarch Mill (0.2% Asian).

Buffalo's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Buffalo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buffalo is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Buffalo ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Buffalo's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.0%.

Buffalo is less Hispanic than neighboring Union (4.2% Hispanic), Monarch Mill (0.1% Hispanic), and Jonesville (5.5% Hispanic).

Buffalo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Buffalo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buffalo is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Buffalo ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Buffalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Buffalo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Union (0.1% Native American/Other), and Monarch Mill (0.9% Native American/Other).

Buffalo's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Buffalo, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buffalo is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Buffalo ranks 279th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Buffalo's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.6%.

Buffalo is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenn Springs (0% Multiracial), and Cross Anchor (0% Multiracial). Buffalo is less Multiracial than neighboring Union (1.9% Multiracial), Monarch Mill (20.4% Multiracial), and Jonesville (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.