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Buffalo

Oklahoma · 1,039 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 $48,359. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,039
−13%since 2000
from 1,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
934 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+4%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9961K1K1K2K1990201020202024Buffalo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,359
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,433 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,939
+37%since 2000
from $15,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+47%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,055)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(284)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(726)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(258)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score49.2%(511)
Diversity Score
49
+108%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−20%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
62.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Oklahoma?

Buffalo, Oklahoma has about 1,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Buffalo, Oklahoma earns about $48,359 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Oklahoma?

About 14.6% 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 17.9% 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 273 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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