Buffalo, Iowa
Buffalo: city in Iowa
About
Buffalo is a city located in the county of Scott in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,270 and a population density of 72 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,257 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Buffalo
| Population | 1,257 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Scott County |
| Postal code | 52728 |
| Phone Area Codes | 563 |
| Area | 17.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4564,-90.7235 |
| Altitude | 564 feet / 172 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:03:08 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 71 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Buffalo is located at 41°27'23"N 90°43'24"W (41.4564200, -90.7234700).
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Weather
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph S
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Buffalo decreased by 1.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,270 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,277 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,283 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,291 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,294 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,294 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,288 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,284 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,276 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,272 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,257 | -1.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,413 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,298 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -9.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,051 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,288 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.1% |
| White only, percent : | 85.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 82.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 916 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
Buffalo zip code is 52728.
County name: Scott, County
fips: 19163
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $101,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $990 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $471 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $688 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,121 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 67,127 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 131,546 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 247,558 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,857 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,384 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,063 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 902 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 451 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 333 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 132 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 692 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 65 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 757 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,803.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.69 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Buffalo, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146755 | Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Rock Island (IL) | 61201-5317 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Buffalo, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Buffalo.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Buffal Post Office | Buffalo (IA) | 52728 |
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- Buffalo, Wyoming city in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States with a population of 4,659 people.
- Buffalo, Missouri city in Dallas County, Missouri, United States with a population of 3,202 people.
- Buffalo, Pennsylvania township in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,011 people.
- Buffalo, Texas city in Leon County, Texas with a population of 1,910 people.
- Buffalo, Minnesota city in Wright County, Minnesota, US with a population of 1,898 people.
- Buffalo, Texas city in Leon County, Texas with a population of 1,846 people.
- Buffalo, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma with a population of 1,265 people.
- Buffalo, West Virginia town in West Virginia, USA with a population of 1,263 people.
- Buffalo, Ohio city in Ohio County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 804 people.
- Buffalo, Illinois village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States with a population of 431 people.
- Buffalo, Kansas city of Kansas, United States with a population of 205 people.
- Buffalo, North Dakota city in North Dakota with a population of 79 people.
- Buffalo, South Dakota town in and county seat of Harding County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 57 people.
Other cities in Scott County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Bettendorf | 36,665 | City in Scott County, Iowa, United States |
| Eldridge | 6,864 | City in Scott County Iowa |
| Le Claire | 3,955 | City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Park View | 2,389 | City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Blue Grass | 1,660 | City in Muscatine and Scott counties in the US state of Iowa |
| Walcott | 1,627 | City in Iowa |
| Princeton | 955 | City in Iowa, United States of America |
| Long Grove | 870 | City in Scott County, Iowa, United States |
| Riverdale | 398 | City in Scott County, Iowa, United States |
| Donahue | 368 | Human settlement in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Panorama Park | 331 | City in Iowa |
| McCausland | 311 | Human settlement in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Dixon | 249 | City in Scott county, Iowa, USA |
| Maysville | 181 | City in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America |
| New Liberty | 143 | Human settlement in Scott County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Buffalo distances to largest Iowa cities