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Buffalo

Iowa · 1,176 residents · 6.771 sq mi
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Buffalo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,688. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,176
−11%since 2000
from 1,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
174 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+18%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9331K1K1K1K1990201020202024Buffalo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,688
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,400
+61%since 2000
from $21,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade24.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,232)
Black1.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(51)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(168)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,038)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6%(70)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other7.5%(88)
Diversity Score32%(376)
Diversity Score
32
+152%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+89%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Iowa?

Buffalo, Iowa has about 1,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Iowa?

The typical household in Buffalo, Iowa earns about $69,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, Iowa expensive?

In Buffalo, Iowa, the median home is worth about $115,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Iowa?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, Iowa?

About 1.8% of people in Buffalo, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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