Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buffalo, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,417

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.4%3,190

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%129

Two or More

2.6%90

Black

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%118

High School Diploma

44.1%1,074

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%106

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%209

Associate's Degree

4.8%116

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%271

Master's Degree

9.9%242

Professional Degree

6.3%154

Doctorate

0.4%9

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

27.8%

Graduate+

16.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,100

Median Renti

$533

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.5%137

Renter-Occupied

30.5%60

Total Units

219

Homeownership

69.5%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,250

Mean Household Incomei

$73,676

Per Capita Incomei

$33,113

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

212

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.7%23

$10K–$15K

10.2%20

$15K–$20K

5.6%11

$20K–$25K

5.6%11

$25K–$30K

4.6%9

$30K–$35K

1%2

$35K–$40K

4.1%8

$40K–$45K

3%6

$45K–$50K

2%4

$50K–$60K

3.6%7

$60K–$75K

14.2%28

$75K–$100K

7.6%15

$100K–$125K

5.1%10

$125K–$150K

8.1%16

$150K–$200K

10.7%21

$200K+

3%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$425/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 834 homes96% occupied$425/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

80%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

17%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(8.4% of civilian adults)