Buffalo Springs is a village located in Lubbock County Texas. Buffalo Springs has a 2024 population of 441. Buffalo Springs is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually and its population has decreased by -5.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 468 in 2020.
The average household income in Buffalo Springs is $98,094 with a poverty rate of 1.89%. The median age in Buffalo Springs is 52.1 years: 42.2 years for males, and 53.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 91.51% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 4.91% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.94% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 249 | 2.13 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Married | 133 | 3.02 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.05 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 5 | 2.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
97.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 7.14% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 6.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 90 | 22.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 97 | 24.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.51% |
| Some College | 137 | 34.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 247 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 112 | 108 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 18 | 12 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 54.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,681 | $74,167 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,917 | $0 | $37,917 |
| High School Graduate | $31,750 | $31,094 | $45,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,313 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,481 | $73,229 | $34,449 |
| Some College | $46,111 | $77,143 | $34,032 |
$46,481
Average Earnings
$73,229
Average Male
$34,449
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.96% of Buffalo Springs residents speak only English, while 16.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 289 | 10 | 3.46% |
1.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.05%
Male Poverty Rate
2.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Springs is White, with 3.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Springs is White, with 3.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.94% |
| Some College | 1.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $120,556 | $141,960 |
| Households | $67,917 | $98,094 |
| Married Families | $120,729 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,069 | $41,134 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 4.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.06%
Born in Buffalo Springs
96.23%
Native Born
3.77%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
3.4%
Naturalized
96.23% of Buffalo Springs residents were born in the United States, with 79.06% having been born in Texas. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 407 | -7 | -1.69% |
| 2028 | 414 | -7 | -1.66% |
| 2027 | 421 | -6 | -1.41% |
| 2026 | 427 | -7 | -1.61% |
| 2025 | 434 | -7 | -1.59% |
| 2024 | 441 | -7 | -1.56% |
| 2023 | 448 | -6 | -1.32% |
| 2022 | 454 | -6 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 460 | -8 | -1.71% |
| 2020 | 468 | 25 | 5.64% |
| 2019 | 443 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 443 | -4 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 447 | -4 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 451 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 450 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 450 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 451 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 450 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 450 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 450 | 0 | 0% |