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Buffalo

Kentucky · 498 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 $27,930. Population has grown 34% since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,500. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
498
+34%vs 2011
vs 373 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
422 / sq mi
+34%vs 2011
vs 316 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+45%vs 2011
vs 28.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
287409532654776201020202024Buffalo
2024735
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,930
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,450 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,210
−10%vs 2011
vs $13,554 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.407 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade31.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$75,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$335
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $542 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−19.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.0% in 2011
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−7%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(5)
Diversity Score3.3%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(462)
Black4.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.6%(13)
Diversity Score20.9%(104)
Diversity Score
21
+533%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.7%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.2% in 2011
Female
44.3%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Kentucky?

Buffalo, Kentucky has about 498 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Kentucky?

The typical household in Buffalo, Kentucky earns about $27,930 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Kentucky?

About 6.1% 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 33.7% of people in Buffalo, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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