Buffalo, Wyoming
Buffalo: city in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States
About
Buffalo is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,585 and a population density of 396 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,659 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Buffalo
| Population | 4,659 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wyoming (United States) |
| County | Johnson County |
| Postal code | 82834, 82840 |
| Phone Area Codes | 307 |
| Area | 11.59 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.3483,-106.6989 |
| Altitude | 4,646 feet / 1416 meters |
| Capital city | Buffalo is capital of Johnson County |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 18:26:43 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 402 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
Buffalo is located at 44°20'54"N 106°41'56"W (44.3483100, -106.6989400).
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Weather
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
9 to 14 mph SSW
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Buffalo increased by 1.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,585 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,635 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,634 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,637 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,609 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,634 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,574 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,561 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,566 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,575 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,659 | 1.8% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 61,450 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 58,750 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 63,380 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 62,139 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 86.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.6% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,182 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
Buffalo zip code is 82834.
County name: Johnson, County
fips: 56019
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $366,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,699 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $488 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,120 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 24,000 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 56,687 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 744,231 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 683,606 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,134 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,611 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,991 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,671 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,384 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 611 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,112 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 546 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,133 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,551.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.65 |
People born in Buffalo (7)
People born in Buffalo, including film editor Sherman Todd, Player of football Chris Prosinski, Mathew Pitsch, .
More notable people
- Jamie Flitner (American politician) she was born in 10/07/1964
- Billy Hopkins (American actor) he was born in 25/06/1958
- Richard Tass (Politician)
- John Wetmore Hinsdale (American soldier and lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1843
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Buffalo, WY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240666 | Northern Wyoming Community College District | Sheridan (WY) | 82801 |
Closest post offices linked to Buffalo.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Buffal Post Office | Buffalo (WY) | 82834 |
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Other cities in Johnson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , WY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kaycee | 289 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Buffalo distances to largest Wyoming cities