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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,417

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.4%3,190

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%129

Two or More

2.6%90

Black

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%118

High School Diploma

44.1%1,074

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%106

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%209

Associate's Degree

4.8%116

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%271

Master's Degree

9.9%242

Professional Degree

6.3%154

Doctorate

0.4%9

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

27.8%

Graduate+

16.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$141,800

Median Renti

$627

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.7%723

Renter-Occupied

55.3%893

Total Units

1,835

Homeownership

44.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.7%63

$50K–$100K

25%181

$100K–$150K

20.7%150

$150K–$200K

18.7%135

$200K–$300K

26.8%194

Rent Distribution

Under $500

266

$500–$750

399

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

3.5%64

2010–2019

0.8%15

2000–2009

14.7%270

1990–1999

2.8%52

1980–1989

6.3%116

1970–1979

35.3%648

1960–1969

8.7%160

1950–1959

14.3%262

1940–1949

3.3%60

1939 or earlier

10.2%188

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77%1,244

Bottled/LP Gas

12.4%200

Wood

7.8%126

No Fuel

2.3%37

Utility Gas

0.6%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,896

Mean Household Incomei

$68,378

Per Capita Incomei

$36,113

Poverty Ratei

21.1%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

1,461

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.6%187

$10K–$15K

18.1%293

$15K–$20K

2.1%34

$20K–$25K

7.3%118

$25K–$30K

3.2%52

$30K–$35K

4.6%74

$35K–$40K

3.2%51

$40K–$45K

5.1%83

$50K–$60K

1.3%21

$60K–$75K

18.9%306

$75K–$100K

2.3%37

$100K–$125K

11.4%185

$125K–$150K

5.4%88

$200K+

5.4%87

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$325/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes91% occupied$325/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,896/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

88%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

94% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

67% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

75% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

511.5%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,323

Avg. Commutei

33.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,351

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

277(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured