Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Buffalo County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Buffalo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,587 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,033 inhabitants. Its county seat is Alma. The county was created 173 years ago in 1852.
County Snapshot
Buffalo County at a glance
Buffalo County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
AlmaPopulation 1,095
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Buffalo County
| Population | 13,033 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from | Buffalo County, Buffalo County |
| Area | 1838 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 5.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 94.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.3798,-91.7545 |
| Named for | Buffalo River |
| Capital | Alma |
| Establishment | January 01, 1853 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:47:22 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 30℉ Partly Cloudy then Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Buffalo County is located at 44°22'47"N 91°45'16"W (44.3798300, -91.7544700). It has 5 neighbors: Wabasha County, Winona County, Eau Claire County, Pepin County and Trempealeau County.
Buffalo County map
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The largest city of Buffalo County is Alma with a population of 1,095. Other cities include, Buffalo City population 954, Fountain City population 861, Nelson population 560 and Glencoe population 472. See all Buffalo County cities & populated places.
Buffalo County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buffalo County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alma | 1,095 | City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Buffalo City | 954 | City in the United States, Wisconsin |
| Fountain City | 861 | City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin |
| Nelson | 560 | Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin |
| Glencoe | 472 | Town in Wisconsin, USA |
| Waumandee | 471 | Civil town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin |
| Mondovi | 458 | Town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Gilmanton | 420 | Town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Cochrane | 409 | Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin |
| Modena | 354 | Town in Buffalo county, Wisconsin, USA |
| Maxville | 302 | Human settlement in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Montana | 280 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
Weather
A chance of snow showers after 5am. Partly cloudy. Low around 30, with temperatures rising to around 32 overnight. West wind around 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Buffalo County
Official Website- Alma
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Buffalo County decreased by 4.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,587 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,440 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,343 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,365 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,231 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,245 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,134 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,105 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,114 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,031 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,033 | 0.02% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Buffalo County, Nebraska county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 50,114 people.
- Buffalo County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 1,956 people.
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|---|---|---|
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