State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
186.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.32% (-4)
Growth Since 2010
-0.47% (-6)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Buffalo, Iowa Population 2021
1,264
Buffalo is a city located in Scott County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 1,264, it is the 234th largest city in Iowa and the 9358th largest city in the United States . Buffalo is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -0.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,270 in 2010. Buffalo reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 7 miles, Buffalo has a population density of 187 people per square mile.
The average household income in Buffalo is $66,325 with a poverty rate of 3.13%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $478 per month, and the median house value is $121,100. The median age in Buffalo is 40.5 years, 40 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
Buffalo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalowas:
- White: 97.29%
- Native American: 1.18%
- Asian: 1.18%
- Black or African American: 0.34%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Buffalo, Iowa is 1,264 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,272.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,270.
Buffalo, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,150 | 97.29% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 1.18% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.34% |
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Buffalo Population by Race
Buffalo Population Pyramid $2021
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Buffalo Population by Age
Buffalo Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 479 | 2.47 | 78.3 |
| Married | 235 | 2.96 | 93.2 |
| Non Family | 156 | 1.17 | 54.5 |
| Male | 45 | 3.22 | 82.2 |
| Female | 43 | 3.67 | 79.1 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
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Buffalo Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 4.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 8.17% |
| High School Graduate | 474 | 54.55% |
| Some College | 190 | 21.86% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 2.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 6.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.73% |
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Buffalo Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Buffalo Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 790 | 690 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | 17 |
| Native American | 14 | ||
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Black | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Buffalo Educational Attainment by Race
Buffalo Earnings by Educational Attainment
Buffalo Language by Age
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Buffalo Language
96.35% of Buffalo residents speak only English, while 3.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
Buffalo Language
3.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.67%
Male Poverty Rate
5.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buffalo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is White, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.78%.
Buffalo Poverty
Buffalo Poverty Rate by Education
Buffalo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Buffalo Married by Age and Sex
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Buffalo Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Buffalo Marital Status by Race
Buffalo Marital Status
Buffalo Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 16.93% |
Buffalo Veterans by Race
Buffalo Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
Buffalo Veterans by Education
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65.3%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
Buffalo Employment by Age
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Buffalo Employment by Race
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Buffalo Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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77.75%
Born in Buffalo
97.12%
Native Born
2.88%
Foreign Born
2.62%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.12% of Buffalo residents were born in the United States, with 77.75% having been born in Iowa. 2.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Buffalo Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,264 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 1,268 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 1,272 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 1,276 | -8 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 1,284 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 1,288 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 1,294 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 1,294 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 1,291 | 8 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 1,283 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,277 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 1,272 | 0.00% |