Buffalo County's estimated 2025 population is 51,616 with a growth rate of 0.9% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buffalo County is the 5th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 46,176 and has seen a growth of 11.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Buffalo County includes 87.76% White, 4.48% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.76%)
Two or more races (4.69%)
Other race (4.48%)
Asian (1.63%)
Black or African American (0.9%)
Native American (0.52%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,164 | 87.76% |
| Two or more races | 2,361 | 4.69% |
| Other race | 2,253 | 4.48% |
| Asian | 818 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 453 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 262 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Buffalo County's average per capita income is $49,949. Household income levels show a median of $74,570. The poverty rate stands at 11.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,237 | - |
| Families | $96,969 | $114,977 |
| Households | $74,570 | $93,211 |
| Non Families | $39,076 | $55,712 |
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