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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buffalo

Texas · 1,804 residents · 4.71 sq mi
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Buffalo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,300. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,804
+16%since 1990
from 1,555 in 1990
1990 – 2025
383 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 330 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+5%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Buffalo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,942 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,246
+57%since 1990
from $9,089 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$389
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
66.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
33.2% rent
1.7
−24%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,259)
Black15.2%(237)
Hispanic / Latino5%(78)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score47.6%(741)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(1,212)
Black14.4%(259)
Hispanic / Latino17%(307)
Asian0.6%(10)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,105)
61
+29%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 18.1 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, Texas?

Buffalo, Texas has about 1,804 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Texas?

The typical household in Buffalo, Texas earns about $25,625 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 $44,300, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Texas?

About 9.6% 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 23.5% 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 249 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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