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Buffalo County

Nebraska · 50,084 residents · 968.244 sq mi
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Buffalo County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,513. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,300. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,084
+19%since 2000
from 42,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+15%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K40K44K48K52K1990201020202024Buffalo County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,513
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,782 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,605
+75%since 2000
from $17,510 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(39,313)
Black0.5%(229)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,970)
Asian0.7%(288)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(5,977)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(42,108)
Black1.2%(600)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(5,062)
Asian1.3%(660)
Other1.9%(939)
Diversity Score32.7%(16,360)
Segregation Score25.8%(12,920)
Diversity Score
33
+131%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Buffalo County to nearby counties

BUFFALO COUNTY VS
Kearney County
Income$78,631+24%
Home value$223,400+21%
Population6,790−87%
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BUFFALO COUNTY VS
Sherman County
Income$63,578same
Home value$152,000−18%
Population2,924−94%
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BUFFALO COUNTY VS
Phelps County
Income$68,919+9%
Home value$194,900+5%
Population8,994−82%
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BUFFALO COUNTY VS
Hall County
Income$69,251+9%
Home value$224,600+21%
Population63,633+24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo County, Nebraska?

Buffalo County, Nebraska has about 50,084 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Buffalo County, Nebraska earns about $63,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo County, Nebraska expensive?

In Buffalo County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $185,300, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo County, Nebraska?

About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo County, Nebraska?

About 11.9% of people in Buffalo County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,637 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9697Census Tract 9692.03Census Tract 9692.04Census Tract 9696Census Tract 9691Census Tract 9690Census Tract 9694Census Tract 9689Census Tract 9692.02Census Tract 9693Census Tract 9695
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 68845ZIP 68847ZIP 68840ZIP 68869ZIP 68876ZIP 68836ZIP 68849ZIP 68866ZIP 68812ZIP 68870ZIP 68858ZIP 68861
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