Buffalo, MO

Census Place

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2023 Population

3,358

1.18% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

22% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

38.2%

7.26% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$32,630

19.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$131,300

34.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,254

11.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Buffalo, MO had a population of 3.36k people with a median age of 32 and a median household income of $32,630. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Buffalo, MO grew from 3,319 to 3,358, a 1.18% increase and its median household income grew from $27,332 to $32,630, a 19.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Buffalo, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.1%), White (Hispanic) (7.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Buffalo, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Buffalo, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Buffalo, MO was $131,300, and the homeownership rate was 39.9%.

Most people in Buffalo, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Buffalo, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Buffalo, MO is home to a population of 3.36k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.83% of Buffalo, MO residents were born outside of the country (95 people).

In 2023, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.03k people) in Buffalo, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 260 White (Hispanic) and 73 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Buffalo, MO residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Buffalo, MO was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Buffalo, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Buffalo, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.03k ± 164
White (Hispanic)
260 ± 151
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
73 ± 98.7

7.74%

Hispanic Population

260 people

7.74% of the people in Buffalo, MO are hispanic (260 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Buffalo, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Buffalo, MO.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Buffalo, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Buffalo, MO residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

2.83%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

95 people

3.53%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

117 people

As of 2023, 2.83% of Buffalo, MO residents (95 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Buffalo, MO was 3.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Buffalo, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
72 ± 94
Vietnam
28 ± 35
Gulf War (2001-)
19 ± 35

Buffalo, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Buffalo, MO employs 1.25k people. The largest industries in Buffalo, MO are , and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($221,930), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($221,338), and Public Administration ($120,639).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.25k

2023 Value

± 318

11.3%

1 Year growth

± 32.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Buffalo, MO grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 1.13k employees to 1.25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buffalo, MO, are Healthcare Support Occupations (243 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (206 people), and Transportation Occupations (147 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Buffalo, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.25k

2023 Value

± 318

11.3%

1 Year growth

± 32.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Buffalo, MO grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 1.13k employees to 1.25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buffalo, MO, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Buffalo, MO, though some of these residents may live in Buffalo, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,662

Median earning men ± $12,076

$23,060

Median earning women ± $19,147

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($48,575) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($18,545) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($11,523).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Buffalo, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Buffalo, MO was $131,300 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $97,600 to $131,300, a 34.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Buffalo, MO is 39.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Buffalo, MO have an average commute time of 31.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Buffalo, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$131,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$38,190

$550

Median Property Taxes

±$211

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Buffalo, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Buffalo, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

39.9%

Homeownership

2023

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 39.9% of the housing units in Buffalo, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Buffalo, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 4802

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Buffalo, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$32,630

Median Household Income

± $14,645

1.38k

Number of Households

± 353

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.38k households in Buffalo, MO grew to $32,630 from the previous year's value of $27,332.

The following chart displays the households in Buffalo, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Buffalo, MO is from Buffalo, MO.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Buffalo, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (89%)
Carpooled (5.5%)
Worked At Home (5.5%)

In 2023, 89% of workers in Buffalo, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.5%) and those who worked at home (5.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Buffalo, MO have a longer commute time (31.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Buffalo, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Buffalo, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Buffalo, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Buffalo, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

38.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buffalo, MO (1.21k out of 3.17k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Buffalo, MO is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.2% of the population of Buffalo, MO has health coverage, with 37% on employee plans, 30.9% on Medicaid, 8.97% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.411% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dallas County, MO see 17219 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.02% increase from the previous year (16878 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3468 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2890 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Dallas County, MO.

17,219 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dallas County, MO

Primary care physicians in Dallas County, MO see an average of 17,219 patients per year. This represents a 2.02% increase from the previous year (16,878 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dallas County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 28.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.3% were men and 57.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

37%

Employer Coverage

30.9%

Medicaid

8.97%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.411%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buffalo, MO grew by 2.05% from 11.5% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Buffalo, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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