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Buffalo

Kentucky · 735 residents · 1.181 sq mi
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Buffalo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,120. Population has grown 38% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $196,300. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

735
+38%since 2023
from 533 in 2023
2010 – 2024
622 / sq mi
+38%since 2023
from 451 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.9
−37%since 2023
from 55.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
287409532654776201020202024Buffalo
2024735
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,120
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $30,660 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$19,900
+15%since 2023
from $17,344 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
17.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.341
−34%since 2023
from 0.515 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$196,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $215,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,114
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $740 in 2023
US average: $1,442
75.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
24.2% rent
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
64.8%
+33.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.2
−41%since 2023
from 7.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(390)
Black4.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.9%(58)
Diversity Score54.6%(291)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(549)
Black1.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(42)
Diversity Score50.9%(374)
51
−7%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+9%since 2023
from 17.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
90.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
38.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
8.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
47.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
17.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
85.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
84.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
15.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Kentucky?

Buffalo, Kentucky has about 735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Kentucky?

The typical household in Buffalo, Kentucky earns about $47,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, Kentucky expensive?

In Buffalo, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $196,300, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Kentucky?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, Kentucky?

About 17.8% of people in Buffalo, Kentucky 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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