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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buffalo

Missouri · 2,781 residents · 2.876 sq mi
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Buffalo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,632. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,300. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,781
+15%since 1990
from 2,409 in 1990
1990 – 2025
967 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 838 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
−3%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Buffalo
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,632
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,487 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,942
+64%since 1990
from $7,291 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.9%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 32.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
55.2%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
44.8% rent
3.3
+29%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,368)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score6.5%(156)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,674)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(35)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score4%(111)
4
−38%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+16.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+6%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Missouri?

Buffalo, Missouri has about 2,781 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Missouri?

The typical household in Buffalo, Missouri earns about $19,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, Missouri expensive?

In Buffalo, Missouri, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Missouri?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, Missouri?

About 28.9% of people in Buffalo, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 372 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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