Buffalo is a city located in Leon County Texas. Buffalo has a 2024 population of 1,884. Buffalo is currently growing at a rate of 1.56% annually and its population has increased by 6.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,767 in 2020.
The average household income in Buffalo is $79,507 with a poverty rate of 15.25%. The median age in Buffalo is 36.4 years: 31.1 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,415 | 76.99% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 10.01% |
| Two or more races | 177 | 9.63% |
| Other race | 62 | 3.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 755 | 2.42 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 377 | 3.02 | 57 | 43 |
| Non Family | 269 | 1.2 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Female | 85 | 3.26 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Male | 24 | 3.79 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 14.03% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 0.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 0.78% |
| High School Graduate | 410 | 35.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 5.45% |
| Some College | 400 | 34.63% |
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 | 840 | 697 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 161 | 83 | 2 |
| Black | 151 | 149 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 42 | 0 |
| Other Race | 33 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $67,969 | $68,906 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,861 | $52,344 | $27,617 |
| Overall | $44,946 | $69,219 | $28,477 |
| Some College | $48,049 | $87,772 | $34,350 |
$44,946
Average Earnings
$69,219
Average Male
$28,477
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.21% of Buffalo residents speak only English, while 13.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,237 | 143 | 11.56% |
| Hispanic | 364 | 82 | 22.53% |
| Multiple | 177 | 51 | 28.81% |
| Black | 184 | 10 | 5.43% |
15.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.36%
Male Poverty Rate
16.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is Multiple, with 28.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is Black, with 5.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.78% |
| Some College | 10.6% |
| High School | 7.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.82% |
| Male Employed | 3.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,232 | $91,413 |
| Households | $57,813 | $79,507 |
| Married Families | $80,924 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,599 | $57,613 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
173
Number of Veterans
140
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 16.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
10.9%
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
66.05%
Born in Buffalo
91.84%
Native Born
8.16%
Foreign Born
4.95%
Non Citizen
3.21%
Naturalized
91.84% of Buffalo residents were born in the United States, with 66.05% having been born in Texas. 4.95% 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 | 2,030 | 29 | 1.45% |
| 2028 | 2,001 | 29 | 1.47% |
| 2027 | 1,972 | 30 | 1.54% |
| 2026 | 1,942 | 29 | 1.52% |
| 2025 | 1,913 | 29 | 1.54% |
| 2024 | 1,884 | 29 | 1.56% |
| 2023 | 1,855 | 34 | 1.87% |
| 2022 | 1,821 | 23 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 1,798 | 31 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 1,767 | -139 | -7.29% |
| 2019 | 1,906 | 13 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 1,893 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 1,894 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 1,893 | 16 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 1,877 | 26 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 1,851 | 14 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 1,837 | -15 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 1,852 | -14 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 1,866 | 11 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 1,855 | 0 | 0% |