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Buffalo

Kentucky · 571 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 $33,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $165,900. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
571
+71%since 2019
from 334 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
40.4
+16%since 2019
from 34.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
287409532654776201020202024Buffalo
2024735
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.9%(22)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(43)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(40)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.9%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(19)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(75)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.4%(71)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.5%(54)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.6%(72)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.1%(75)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.1%(46)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,102 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,606
−12%since 2019
from $20,087 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade47.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $123,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
16.1% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+59%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(21)
Asian4.5%(15)
Other12.3%(41)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(470)
Black3.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(47)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan4.5%(22)
Ancestry
Irish17.3%(84)
Welsh16%(78)
Italian7%(34)
Scottish6.2%(30)
West Indian4.5%(22)
Haitian4.5%(22)
American2.3%(11)
English1.9%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest Welsh population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−47%since 2019
from 29.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2019
from 61.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
Female
35.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married21.4%(74)
Married58.1%(201)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced20.5%(71)
Women 15+
Never married7.5%(20)
Married72.5%(192)
Widowed8.3%(22)
Divorced11.7%(31)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Kentucky?

Buffalo, Kentucky has about 571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Kentucky?

The typical household in Buffalo, Kentucky earns about $33,750 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 $165,900.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Kentucky?

About 0.0% 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 22.4% 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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