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Buffalo County

Wisconsin · 13,587 residents · 675.791 sq mi
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Buffalo County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,302. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,587
−2%since 2000
from 13,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Buffalo County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,302
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,579
+25%since 2000
from $18,123 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(13,555)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(85)
Asian0.3%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(360)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(13,135)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(237)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other1.8%(248)
Diversity Score9.7%(1,320)
Diversity Score
10
+273%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo County, Wisconsin?

Buffalo County, Wisconsin has about 13,587 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buffalo County, Wisconsin earns about $45,302 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Buffalo County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $130,600, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo County, Wisconsin?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo County, Wisconsin?

About 9.5% of people in Buffalo County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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