Buffalo, Iowa Population 2022
Buffalo is a city located in Scott County Iowa. Buffalo has a 2020 population of 1,260. Buffalo is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -0.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,272 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Buffalo Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Buffalo Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,103 | 33 | 2.99% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 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
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 16.93% |
Buffalo Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,260 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 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% |