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.
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 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:03:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Buffalo Prairie is located at 41°20'18"N 90°51'18"W (41.3383700, -90.8548700).
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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 |
Schools in Buffalo Prairie
College & universities near Buffalo Prairie, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146755 | Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Rock Island (IL) | 61201-5317 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Buffalo Prairie, IL
| 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 |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near 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 |
