Buffalo is a city located in Johnson County Wyoming. Buffalo has a 2024 population of 4,685. It is also the county seat of Johnson County. Buffalo is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 5.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,428 in 2020.
The average household income in Buffalo is $69,623 with a poverty rate of 11.87%. The median age in Buffalo is 49.4 years: 50.1 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,259 | 94.31% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 2.19% |
| Other race | 69 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 45 | 1% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.95% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,258 | 1.94 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Non Family | 1,158 | 1.09 | 70 | 30 |
| Married | 975 | 2.8 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Female | 82 | 3.51 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Male | 43 | 2.23 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
2.82
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
75.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 2.91% |
| Associates Degree | 200 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 699 | 21.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 321 | 9.73% |
| High School Graduate | 970 | 29.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 1.24% |
| Some College | 972 | 29.46% |
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 | 3,069 | 2,990 | 979 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 86 | 20 |
| Other Race | 51 | 38 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 46 | 9 |
| Asian | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 39.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,341 | $113,452 | $37,841 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,902 | $94,674 | $71,838 |
| High School Graduate | $37,438 | $58,967 | $35,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,174 | $58,622 | $40,612 |
| Some College | $39,926 | $47,614 | $39,853 |
$50,174
Average Earnings
$58,622
Average Male
$40,612
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.76% of Buffalo residents speak only English, while 3.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,013 | 397 | 9.89% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 114 | 72.15% |
| Multiple | 99 | 12 | 12.12% |
| Native | 43 | 1 | 2.33% |
11.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.49%
Male Poverty Rate
13.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is Hispanic, with 72.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is Native, with 2.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.09% |
| High School | 9.42% |
| Some College | 8.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.61% |
| Male Employed | 2.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,766 | $81,690 |
| Households | $61,813 | $69,623 |
| Married Families | $73,803 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,794 | $57,705 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
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
436
Number of Veterans
402
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 121 |
| Korea | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 169 |
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 425 | 12.14% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 12.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
38.93%
Born in Buffalo
99.47%
Native Born
0.53%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
0.02%
Naturalized
99.47% of Buffalo residents were born in the United States, with 38.93% having been born in Wyoming. 0.51% 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 | 5,006 | 64 | 1.3% |
| 2028 | 4,942 | 64 | 1.31% |
| 2027 | 4,878 | 65 | 1.35% |
| 2026 | 4,813 | 64 | 1.35% |
| 2025 | 4,749 | 64 | 1.37% |
| 2024 | 4,685 | 64 | 1.38% |
| 2023 | 4,621 | 26 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 4,595 | 76 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 4,519 | 91 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 4,428 | -200 | -4.32% |
| 2019 | 4,628 | 35 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 4,593 | 31 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 4,562 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 4,576 | -60 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 4,636 | 26 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 4,610 | -26 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 4,636 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 4,632 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 4,634 | 42 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 4,592 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,900 | 598 | 18.11% |
| 1990 | 3,302 | -497 | -13.08% |
| 1980 | 3,799 | 405 | 11.93% |
| 1970 | 3,394 | 487 | 16.75% |
| 1960 | 2,907 | 233 | 8.71% |
| 1950 | 2,674 | -2,332 | -46.58% |