Buffalo County's estimated 2025 population is 1,944 with a growth rate of 1.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buffalo County is the 58th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 1,934 and has seen a growth of 0.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Buffalo County includes 75.01% Native American, 21.68% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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Native American | 1,318 | 75.01% |
White | 381 | 21.68% |
Two or more races | 41 | 2.33% |
Other race | 17 | 0.97% |
Married
Widowed
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Never Married
Buffalo County's average per capita income is $35,354. Household income levels show a median of $47,000. The poverty rate stands at 32.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $83,571 | - |
Families | $53,681 | $62,863 |
Households | $47,000 | $54,977 |
Non Families | $14,926 | $36,808 |
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