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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buffalo

Wyoming · 3,900 residents · 4.54 sq mi
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Buffalo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,392. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,900
+18%since 1990
from 3,302 in 1990
1990 – 2025
859 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 727 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+11%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Buffalo
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,392
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,198 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,054
+64%since 1990
from $11,621 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$449
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
68.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
31.3% rent
3.3
+25%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(277)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,715)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(71)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score5%(194)
5
−41%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.1%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+21%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Wyoming?

Buffalo, Wyoming has about 3,900 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Wyoming?

The typical household in Buffalo, Wyoming earns about $29,392 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, Wyoming expensive?

In Buffalo, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $96,600, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Wyoming?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, Wyoming?

About 10.4% of people in Buffalo, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 598 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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