Buffalo Prairie, Illinois

Buffalo Prairie: township in Rock Island County, Illinois

About

Buffalo Prairie is a township located in the county of Rock Island in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 824 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 796 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Buffalo Prairie

Population 796 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Rock Island County
Area 50.09 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.3384,-90.8549
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 23:37:35 (15th April 2026)
Density 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -3.52% (2010-2020)
Weather 73℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Map highlighting Buffalo Prairie Township  Rock Island County  Illinois locator map image
Map highlighting Buffalo Prairie Township Rock Island County Illinois locator map image

Geography

Buffalo Prairie is located at 41°20'18"N 90°51'18"W (41.3383700, -90.8548700).

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Weather

73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 mph SW Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Buffalo Prairie decreased by 3.52% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 824 - census
2011 826 0.24% estimation process
2012 829 0.36% estimation process
2013 827 -0.24% estimation process
2014 823 -0.49% estimation process
2015 819 -0.49% estimation process
2016 813 -0.74% estimation process
2017 809 -0.49% estimation process
2018 804 -0.62% estimation process
2019 800 -0.5% estimation process
2020 796 -0.5% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Buffalo Prairie, IL. 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 Prairie, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DVP Davenport, Iowa 304 West River Drive BUS
MLI Moline, Illinois 1200 River Drive BUS
RKI Rock Island, IL 3500 5th Avenue BUS
GBB Galesburg station 225 South Seminary Street RAIL
BRL Burlington 300 South Main Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Buffalo Prairie.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Buffalo Prair Post Office Buffalo Prairie (IL) 61237

Other cities in Rock Island County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rock Island County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Moline 41,065 The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Rock Island 36,870 City in Illinois
East Moline 20,473 City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
Silvis 7,473 City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
Coal Valley 3,719 City in Illinois, United States of America
Carbon Cliff 1,932 City in Illinois, United States of America
Hampton 1,738 Human settlement in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America
Port Byron 1,597 City in Illinois, United States of America
Edgington 1,442 Township in Rock Island County, Illinois
Andalusia 1,088 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Rapids City 962 Human settlement in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America
Cordova 640 Village in the United States
Reynolds 508 Village in Illinois, USA
Hillsdale 502 Village in Illinois