Buffalo is a city located in Scott County Iowa. Buffalo has a 2024 population of 1,159. Buffalo is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,179 in 2020.
The average household income in Buffalo is $76,522 with a poverty rate of 16.33%. The median age in Buffalo is 39.3 years: 42.6 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 985 | 90.37% |
| Other race | 83 | 7.61% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 1.19% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 474 | 2.29 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Non Family | 197 | 1.02 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 177 | 3.4 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Female | 81 | 2.89 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Male | 19 | 2.53 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 6.28% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 10.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 8.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 3.34% |
| High School Graduate | 206 | 27.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 5.47% |
| Some College | 282 | 37.65% |
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 | 656 | 582 | 89 |
| Other Race | 77 | 72 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 12 | 1 |
| Black | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,438 | $0 | $83,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,909 | $0 | $66,250 |
| High School Graduate | $53,500 | $72,266 | $30,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,472 | $24,028 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,396 | $70,833 | $32,431 |
| Some College | $51,979 | $76,000 | $31,389 |
$52,396
Average Earnings
$70,833
Average Male
$32,431
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.95% of Buffalo residents speak only English, while 1.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 955 | 146 | 15.29% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 18 | 32.14% |
| Other | 83 | 18 | 21.69% |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Multiple | 13 | 5 | 38.46% |
16.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.06%
Male Poverty Rate
17.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is White, with 15.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.77% |
| Some College | 14.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.96% |
| High School | 6.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 15.61% |
| Female Employed | 10.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,519 | $81,112 |
| Households | $74,773 | $76,522 |
| Married Families | $77,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,141 | $61,916 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
80
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 11.03% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
71.28%
Born in Buffalo
98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
98.9% of Buffalo residents were born in the United States, with 71.28% having been born in Iowa. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,134 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 1,139 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 1,144 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 1,149 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 1,154 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 1,159 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 1,164 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,164 | -9 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 1,173 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 1,179 | -89 | -7.02% |
| 2019 | 1,268 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 1,272 | -9 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 1,281 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 1,285 | -5 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 1,290 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,290 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 1,287 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 1,278 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,272 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 1,267 | 0 | 0% |