Buffalo, Kansas
Buffalo: city of Kansas, United States
About
Buffalo is a city located in the county of Wilson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 232 and a population density of 269 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 205 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Buffalo
| Population | 205 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Wilson County |
| Postal code | 66717 |
| Area | 0.86 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7098,-95.6975 |
| Altitude | 935 feet / 285 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:56:56 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 238 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Wilson County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Buffalo Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Buffalo is located at 37°42'35"N 95°41'51"W (37.7097700, -95.6974800).
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Weather
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
9 to 14 mph S
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Buffalo decreased by 13.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 232 | - | census |
| 2011 | 228 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 225 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 224 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 219 | -2.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 216 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 213 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 214 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 213 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 210 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 205 | -2.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,265 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,511 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,440 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,508 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 97.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 622 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,779 |
Buffalo zip code is 66717.
County name: Wilson, County
fips: 20205
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,779 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $122,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,035 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $377 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $740 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 31 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,357 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 165,333 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 22,102 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,649 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,553 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,104 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 129 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,612 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 59,094 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 504 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 498 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 206 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 471 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 390 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 23.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 364.68 |
Services and Civic Places in Buffalo
1Buffalo City Office
212 Buffalo St, Buffalo, KS 66717 View details
Phone: +16205378755
People born in Buffalo (3)
People born in Buffalo, including artist and photographer Barbara Morgan, test pilot Milburn G. Apt, Nicholas Marinides, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Buffalo, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155566 | Neosho County Community College | Chanute (KS) | 66720 |
Closest post offices linked to Buffalo.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Buffal Post Office | Buffalo (KS) | 66717 |
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Other cities in Wilson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilson County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | 2,182 | Town in the U. |
| Neodesha | 504 | City in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Altoona | 371 | City in Wilson County, Kansas, United States |
| Guilford | 150 | Township in Wilson County, Kansas |
| Benedict | 65 | City in Kansas, United States |
| New Albany | 50 | Human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Coyville | 41 | Human settlement in Wilson County, Kansas, United States of America |