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Buffalo, NY vs Beckley, WV

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- Beckley is 0% more densely populated than Buffalo.
- People are 27.3% more likely to be married in Beckley.
- The Median Age is 7.2 years older in Beckley.
 Buffalo, NYBeckley, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,261329,725,481
 Female Population51.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
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 Population - 2010261,280  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,254285,036,114
 Population - 1990328,123  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-22.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,817.093.4
 Land Area40.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Buffalo, NYBeckley, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Buffalo, NYBeckley, WVUnited States
 White44.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.5%12.2%
 Asian6.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Buffalo, NYBeckley, WVUnited States
 Married Population32.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.2%50.2%
 Never Married51.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households118,071  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,25380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households59,296  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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