Population 6,051 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Buffalo
Household size in Buffalo
| Period | Buffalo | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.39 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Buffalo is a place of small households, averaging 2.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.27 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Wyoming city with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Buffalo
| Period | Buffalo | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 38.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 39.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Buffalo skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Wyoming city with 5,000+ people is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Buffalo
| Period | Buffalo | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Buffalo: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 21 Wyoming cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Buffalo
Renters in Buffalo
| Period | Buffalo | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 29.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 30.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.1% | 29.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 28.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.8% of households in Buffalo rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 49.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.0 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Wyoming city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Buffalo
| Period | Buffalo | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Buffalo is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Wyoming as a whole (12.1%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Buffalo
| Period | Buffalo | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1975 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Buffalo was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Buffalo
| Period | Buffalo | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $722 | $744 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $792 | $862 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $954 | $934 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,014 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$292 | +$347 | +$606 |
Rent in Buffalo runs $1,014 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $292 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Buffalo
Bachelor's degrees in Buffalo
| Period | Buffalo | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 24.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 30.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Buffalo than nationally: 31.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Wyoming. The share with a degree has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Buffalo
| Period | Buffalo | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 91.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 92.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Buffalo: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Buffalo
| Period | Buffalo | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 4.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Buffalo than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Buffalo compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 2.13 | 46.4 | 5.8% | 19.8% | 8.9% | 1982 | $1,014 | 31.6% | 95.8% | 4.1% |
| Saddlestring | 2.23 | 47.3 | 6.0% | 19.0% | 13.7% | 1987 | $997 | 34.0% | 95.1% | 2.5% |
| Ucross | 2.37 | 51.1 | 2.8% | 14.5% | 24.6% | 1995 | $1,114 | 37.6% | 97.1% | 1.3% |
| Story | 2.50 | 44.7 | 1.4% | 16.2% | 29.8% | 1990 | $1,410 | 32.7% | 96.4% | 0.0% |
| Banner | 2.49 | 45.9 | 1.8% | 15.6% | 28.2% | 1992 | $1,325 | 33.8% | 96.6% | 0.2% |
| Ulm | 2.39 | 46.8 | 3.4% | 23.8% | 16.2% | 1992 | $1,095 | 36.0% | 98.2% | 1.6% |
| Clearmont | 2.43 | 48.0 | 2.7% | 22.0% | 13.0% | 1991 | $991 | 39.0% | 98.6% | 1.1% |
| Big Horn | 2.49 | 49.0 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 20.1% | 2002 | $801 | 38.1% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
| Wyarno | 2.41 | 47.4 | 3.1% | 22.9% | 14.5% | 1992 | $1,041 | 37.6% | 98.4% | 1.4% |
| Leiter | 2.46 | 48.7 | 2.4% | 20.8% | 11.2% | 1991 | $932 | 40.7% | 98.8% | 0.8% |
| Arvada | 2.38 | 48.6 | 3.3% | 19.8% | 20.5% | 1993 | $1,122 | 36.1% | 97.6% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Buffalo. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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