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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buffalo

Oklahoma · 1,200 residents · 1.113 sq mi
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Buffalo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,433. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $33,200. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,200
−9%since 1990
from 1,312 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,078 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+10%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9961K1K1K2K1990201020202024Buffalo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,433
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,161 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,328
+57%since 1990
from $9,758 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
21.2% rent
1.1
−15%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,269)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(43)
Asian1.1%(14)
Diversity Score15.2%(199)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,055)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score23.7%(284)
24
+56%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 16.2 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, Oklahoma?

Buffalo, Oklahoma has about 1,200 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Buffalo, Oklahoma earns about $30,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, Oklahoma expensive?

In Buffalo, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $33,200, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Oklahoma?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, Oklahoma?

About 11.7% of people in Buffalo, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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