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Buffalo

Missouri · 3,290 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 $22,697. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,800. The poverty rate of 40.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
3,290
+18%since 2000
from 2,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,144 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+9%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Buffalo
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,697
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,670
+6%since 2000
from $11,942 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+55%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,674)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(35)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,917)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(107)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other4.5%(147)
Diversity Score20%(659)
Diversity Score
20
+402%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2011
from 28.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Missouri?

Buffalo, Missouri has about 3,290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Missouri?

The typical household in Buffalo, Missouri earns about $22,697 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 $116,800, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Missouri?

About 7.0% 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 40.9% 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 881 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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