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Buffalo

Kansas · 232 residents · 0.318 sq mi
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Buffalo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,357. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
232
−18%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+19%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2052402753103451990201020202024Buffalo
2024282
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,357
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,980
+3%since 2000
from $13,529 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.272
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+43%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(273)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score3.9%(9)
Diversity Score
4
+45%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+158%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% 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%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
58.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Kansas?

Buffalo, Kansas has about 232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Kansas?

The typical household in Buffalo, Kansas earns about $35,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, Kansas expensive?

In Buffalo, Kansas, the median home is worth about $30,400.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Kansas?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, Kansas?

About 15.2% of people in Buffalo, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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