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Buffalo

Kansas · 217 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 $44,500. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $30,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
217
−24%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
682 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+32%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2052402753103451990201020202024Buffalo
2024282
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,312
+13%since 2000
from $13,529 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
0.7
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score4.3%(9)
Diversity Score
4
+60%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
59.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−48.9 ptssince 2013
from 63.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Kansas?

Buffalo, Kansas has about 217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Kansas?

The typical household in Buffalo, Kansas earns about $44,500 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 $30,600, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Kansas?

About 10.4% 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 14.2% 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 89 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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