Buffalo Gap is a town located in Custer County South Dakota. Buffalo Gap has a 2024 population of 155. Buffalo Gap is currently growing at a rate of 4.03% annually and its population has increased by 19.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 130 in 2020.
The average household income in Buffalo Gap is $52,849 with a poverty rate of 6.43%. The median age in Buffalo Gap is 64 years: 69.4 years for males, and 61.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo Gap was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 87.86% |
| Native American | 15 | 10.71% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 87 | 1.61 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 53 | 1.04 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Married | 25 | 2.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 9 | 1.56 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.5
Average Family Size
1.61
Average Household Size
95.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1 | 0.83% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 4.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 12.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 7.5% |
| High School Graduate | 24 | 20% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 1.67% |
| Some College | 64 | 53.33% |
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 | 103 | 100 | 22 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,750 | $41,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,000 | $0 | $50,000 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.12% of Buffalo Gap residents speak only English, while 12.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 9 | 7.32% |
6.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.97%
Male Poverty Rate
6.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Gap is White, with 7.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Gap is White, with 7.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.7% |
| High School | 4.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,938 | $67,703 |
| Households | $55,268 | $52,849 |
| Married Families | $82,344 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $43,321 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
51
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 49.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
3%
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
35.71%
Born in Buffalo Gap
98.57%
Native Born
1.43%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.57% of Buffalo Gap residents were born in the United States, with 35.71% having been born in South Dakota. 1.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 187 | 7 | 3.89% |
| 2028 | 180 | 6 | 3.45% |
| 2027 | 174 | 6 | 3.57% |
| 2026 | 168 | 7 | 4.35% |
| 2025 | 161 | 6 | 3.87% |
| 2024 | 155 | 6 | 4.03% |
| 2023 | 149 | 5 | 3.47% |
| 2022 | 144 | 8 | 5.88% |
| 2021 | 136 | 6 | 4.62% |
| 2020 | 130 | -13 | -9.09% |
| 2019 | 143 | 3 | 2.14% |
| 2018 | 140 | 1 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 139 | 2 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 137 | 5 | 3.79% |
| 2015 | 132 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 132 | 2 | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 130 | 1 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 129 | 1 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 128 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 128 | 0 | 0% |