Buffalo is a town located in Harper County Oklahoma. Buffalo has a 2024 population of 1,007. It is also the county seat of Harper County. Buffalo is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,038 in 2020.
The average household income in Buffalo is $72,532 with a poverty rate of 10.31%. The median age in Buffalo is 39.4 years: 41 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,016 | 79.81% |
| Other race | 197 | 15.48% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 4.56% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 414 | 2.94 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 277 | 3.11 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 116 | 2.32 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Male | 15 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 7.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 3.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 5.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 3.96% |
| High School Graduate | 336 | 38.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 10.18% |
| Some College | 284 | 32.13% |
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 | 657 | 601 | 87 |
| Hispanic | 197 | 110 | 0 |
| Other Race | 109 | 47 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,625 | $0 | $35,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,404 | $48,365 | $46,106 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,875 | $40,000 | $14,063 |
| Overall | $33,977 | $44,554 | $31,377 |
| Some College | $30,424 | $0 | $30,191 |
$33,977
Average Earnings
$44,554
Average Male
$31,377
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.5% of Buffalo residents speak only English, while 21.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 731 | 112 | 15.32% |
| Multiple | 54 | 6 | 11.11% |
10.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.54%
Male Poverty Rate
7.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is White, with 15.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is Multiple, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.87% |
| High School | 19.69% |
| Some College | 2.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.71% |
| Female Employed | 2.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,667 | $87,745 |
| Households | $67,500 | $72,532 |
| Married Families | $83,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,333 | $33,450 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
66.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
88
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 11.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
53.97%
Born in Buffalo
88.45%
Native Born
11.55%
Foreign Born
10.29%
Non Citizen
1.26%
Naturalized
88.45% of Buffalo residents were born in the United States, with 53.97% having been born in Oklahoma. 10.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 969 | -7 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 976 | -8 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 984 | -8 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 992 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 999 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 1,007 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 1,015 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 1,008 | -6 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 1,014 | -24 | -2.31% |
| 2020 | 1,038 | -260 | -20.03% |
| 2019 | 1,298 | -13 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 1,311 | -20 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 1,331 | 5 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 1,326 | -12 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 1,338 | -26 | -1.91% |
| 2014 | 1,364 | 8 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 1,356 | 55 | 4.23% |
| 2012 | 1,301 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 1,304 | 6 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 1,298 | 0 | 0% |