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Buffalo Gap

South Dakota · 131 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 $28,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

131
−20%since 2000
from 164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
428 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 536 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
51.1
+12%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
791061331591861990201020202024Buffalo Gap
2024131
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,750
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$24,468
+67%since 2000
from $14,680 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
12.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information56%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

82.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
17.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(9)
Diversity Score26.6%(35)
27
+115%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
71.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
54.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
4.0%
−55.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
45.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
12.9%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota?

Buffalo Gap, South Dakota has about 131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota?

About 7.2% 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 12.1% 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 46 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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