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Buffalo Gap

South Dakota · 126 residents · 0.306 sq mi
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Buffalo Gap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,400. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 43.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

126
−23%since 2000
from 164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
412 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
53.0
+16%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
791061331591861990201020202024Buffalo Gap
2024131
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,917
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$11,026
−25%since 2000
from $14,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
43.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$64,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
28.8%
−57.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
19.7% rent
45.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
25.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
+28%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other18%(23)
Diversity Score35.9%(45)
36
+190%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
85.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
14.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
12.5%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

56.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
43.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
30.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota?

Buffalo Gap, South Dakota has about 126 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota?

The typical household in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo Gap, South Dakota expensive?

In Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $64,400.

How educated are people in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota?

About 43.0% of people in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo Gap, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo Gap, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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