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Buffalo

Texas · 1,906 residents (2025 est.) · 4.71 sq mi
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Buffalo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,202. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,500. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,652
−8%since 2000
from 1,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+23%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,906 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Buffalo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,202
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,835
+81%since 2000
from $14,246 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing13.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(1,212)
Black14.4%(259)
Hispanic / Latino17%(307)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(1,105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(981)
Black7.8%(129)
Hispanic / Latino32%(529)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(13)
Diversity Score67.3%(1,112)
Diversity Score
67
+10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.2%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.2%
−46.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2016
from 65.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2016
from 34.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Texas?

Buffalo, Texas has about 1,652 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Texas?

The typical household in Buffalo, Texas earns about $45,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, Texas expensive?

In Buffalo, Texas, the median home is worth about $73,500, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Texas?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, Texas?

About 18.4% of people in Buffalo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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