Buffalo County Population

1860–2026

13,238

2026 projection

0.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Buffalo County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202613,238-800.60%
202513,318-800.60%
202413,398-520.39%
202313,450+480.36%
202213,402+520.39%
202113,350+170.13%
202013,333+3212.47%
201913,012-1140.87%
201813,126+110.08%
201713,115-330.25%

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Buffalo County Demographics

46.5median age

Median age

Female46.2 yrs
Male46.8 yrs

Adults

10,725
3,218 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults7,507 other adults

Sex

Female 49.5% · 6,634Male 50.5% · 6,759

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 134 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Buffalo County Income

$70,479median household income

Median household income

$70,479

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$49,142

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.4%

About 1 in 12 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Buffalo County Marital Status

53% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married53%53%53%
Never married26%29%23%
Divorced13%14%13%
Widowed7%3%11%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201