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Buffalo

Indiana · 619 residents · 2.372 sq mi
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Buffalo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,718. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,300. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
619
−8%since 2000
from 672 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
261 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+35%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5777038309571K2000201020202024Buffalo
2024947
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,718
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,097
+146%since 2000
from $15,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+61.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−61%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(655)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(563)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(16)
Diversity Score17.4%(108)
Diversity Score
17
+200%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Indiana?

Buffalo, Indiana has about 619 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Indiana?

The typical household in Buffalo, Indiana earns about $95,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, Indiana expensive?

In Buffalo, Indiana, the median home is worth about $110,300.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Indiana?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, Indiana?

About 6.5% of people in Buffalo, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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