1. Start with Buffalo’s actual service footprint
Your firm may serve Buffalo township, Butler County, a wider Pennsylvania area, or a combination of those geographies. The available Census record identifies Buffalo township as a municipal-town in Butler County and reports 8,070 residents for the 2020–2024 ACS five-year period. It does not show how many people contact a law firm, which practice areas they need, how many calls your staff handles, or whether more intake coverage is required. That distinction matters because a population number should not dictate a staffing model or an intake target.
Recommended approach
Before configuring an evaluation, write down the geographies your firm actually accepts, the matter types you want to screen, and the locations that require attorney review. Use those boundaries to decide which calls belong in the review and which local references must be confirmed during intake. Treat Buffalo and Butler County as service-area decisions, not as proof of demand.
