State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,086.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.48% (15)
Growth Since 2010
1.20% (37)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Buffalo, Missouri Population 2021
3,121
Buffalo is a city located in Dallas County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Dallas County. With a 2020 population of 3,121, it is the 181st largest city in Missouri and the 6127th largest city in the United States . Buffalo is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 1.20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,084 in 2010. Spanning over 3 miles, Buffalo has a population density of 1,086 people per square mile.
The average household income in Buffalo is $33,511 with a poverty rate of 32.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $757 per month, and the median house value is $96,500. The median age in Buffalo is 39.9 years, 30.7 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
Buffalo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalowas:
- White: 91.20%
- Native American: 5.35%
- Two or more races: 2.00%
- Asian: 1.35%
- Black or African American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Buffalo, Missouri is 3,121 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,121.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,084.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,779 | 91.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 163 | 5.35% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 2.00% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.35% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.10% |
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Buffalo Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,215 | 2.33 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 507 | 1.12 | 50.1 |
| Married | 487 | 2.75 | 60.4 |
| Female | 193 | 4.51 | 6.7 |
| Male | 28 | 1.96 | 50 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 8.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 285 | 13.64% |
| High School Graduate | 976 | 46.70% |
| Some College | 376 | 17.99% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 5.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 121 | 5.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 2.06% |
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Buffalo Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,930 | 1,504 | 164 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 99 | |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.50%.
Buffalo Language by Age
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Buffalo Language
97.86% of Buffalo residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
Buffalo Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,419 | 550 | 22.74% |
| Native | 163 | 163 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 153 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 61 | 29 | 47.54% |
32.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.55%
Male Poverty Rate
38.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buffalo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is White, with 22.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.83%.
Buffalo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
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 Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Buffalo Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 8.03% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 22.95% |
Buffalo Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
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35.8%
Labor Force Participation
35.8%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
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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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60.81%
Born in Buffalo
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Buffalo residents were born in the United States, with 60.81% having been born in Missouri. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,121 | 15 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 3,106 | 15 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 3,091 | 15 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 3,076 | 11 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 3,065 | 55 | 1.83% |
| 2016 | 3,010 | 7 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 3,003 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 3,008 | -22 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 3,030 | -42 | -1.37% |
| 2012 | 3,072 | -3 | -0.10% |
| 2011 | 3,075 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 3,083 | 302 | 1.04% |
| 2000 | 2,781 | 0.00% |