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Buffalo

Illinois · 503 residents · 0.345 sq mi
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Buffalo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,200. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
+2%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,458 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+16%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3404004605205801990201020202024Buffalo
2024482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,365
+24%since 2000
from $19,637 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$348
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(490)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score5.9%(30)
Diversity Score
6
+65%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Illinois?

Buffalo, Illinois has about 503 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Illinois?

The typical household in Buffalo, Illinois earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, Illinois expensive?

In Buffalo, Illinois, the median home is worth about $84,200, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Illinois?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, Illinois?

About 14.2% of people in Buffalo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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