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Buffington, PA
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Population
123
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
761
ZIP codes
0
Buffington and its ZIP codes
Buffington at a glance
- Buffington is about 2.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Buffington.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,190
37,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,939
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$944M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buffington, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Buffington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 1.2 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.7 |
| AllisonCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| EdenbornCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| South UniontownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Rowes RunCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| SmockCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.6 |
| NemacolinCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| RoncoCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.5 |
| HillerCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.7 |
| GrindstoneCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| OliverCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
| UniontownCity | 6.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Leith-HatfieldCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.8 |
| MasontownBorough | 6.7 mi | 1.5 |
| CrucibleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buffington, PA in?
- Buffington is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Buffington, PA?
- About 123 people live in Buffington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buffington?
- Nearby places include New Salem (0.7 mi), Republic (3.1 mi), Allison (4.1 mi), Edenborn (4.3 mi), South Uniontown (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023