Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buffalo, IA

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,097population

42median age

This community is a community of 1,097 with a median age of 42. The population is predominantly White (86.6%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (6.3%). Median household income is $69,728. 87.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, with a median home value of $122,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.6%950

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%69

Other

5.5%60

Two or More

0.9%10

Black

0.7%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%49

High School Diploma

19.8%146

Some College (<1 yr)

12.7%94

Some College (1+ yr)

22.4%165

Associate's Degree

11.5%85

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%78

Master's Degree

4.1%30

HS or Higher

87.7%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

$122,100median home value

$804median rent

76.3%homeownership

552total units

12.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 76.3%

Renter 23.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%26

$50K–$100K

17.2%63

$100K–$150K

31.1%114

$150K–$200K

22.6%83

$200K–$300K

13.1%48

$300K–$500K

9%33

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.6%20

2000–2009

1.1%6

1990–1999

2%11

1980–1989

4.9%27

1970–1979

17.8%98

1960–1969

17.8%98

1950–1959

13.8%76

1940–1949

7.8%43

1939 or earlier

31.3%173

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.4%425

Electricity

9.1%44

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%8

Other

0.8%4

Household Economyi

$69,728median household income

$33,958per capita income

18.8%poverty rate

2.1%unemployment

566labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%33

$10K–$15K

0.4%2

$15K–$20K

9.1%44

$20K–$25K

4.8%23

$25K–$30K

2.1%10

$30K–$35K

2.3%11

$35K–$40K

3.1%15

$40K–$45K

1.2%6

$45K–$50K

3.1%15

$50K–$60K

3.5%17

$60K–$75K

16.2%78

$75K–$100K

26.6%128

$100K–$125K

5.6%27

$125K–$150K

6.2%30

$150K–$200K

5.4%26

$200K+

3.3%16

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

121.1%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

548

Avg. Commutei

29.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

554

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

78(9.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured