U.S. County · Profile

Buffalo County

1.9KTotal Population
4Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.28%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Buffalo County has a population of 1,884 as of 2023. It is located in South Dakota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Buffalo County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):8.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
American Indian/Alaska Native79.2%1,492
White18.9%356
Hispanic or Latino8.3%156
Two or More Races1.0%19
Some Other Race0.9%17
Black or African American0.0%0
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Buffalo County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$42,917
42.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$13,731
64.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
36.5%
217.4% above national average
Median Age
24.0 years

Income & Poverty

$42,917Median Household Income
$13,731Per Capita Income
36.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$42,917$46,912
Families$44,297$50,581
Married-couple Families$44,297$49,613
Nonfamily Households-$666,666,666-$719,999,999

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Buffalo County, South Dakota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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