Total Population
819
Population
Growth Rate
0.12%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
26.700
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
Buffalo Center
On August 23, 1897, Buffalo Center became the first school west of the Mississippi River to be consolidated, and it is believed to be the second one in the nation. Today, Buffalo Center is a thriving town of about 1000 people. There is a large new community center, a museum, several new businesses and a growing K-12 consolidated school.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
347
Total Housing Units
432
Owner Occupied
299
Renter Occupied
48
Vacant
85
Median Home Value
$110,613
Average Home Value
$138,871
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.44%
Income Projection
Median Household
$63,847 $68,004
Average Household
$81,930 $89,081
Per Capita
$34,785 $37,369
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
Workforce
Total Businesses
81
Total Employed
691
Workers 16+
422
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
232
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
24
Employed
169
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
12
Employed
55
2025 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
7
Employed
41
2025 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
2
Employed
36
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
33
Some
High School
8
Graduated
High School
232
Associates
Degree
96
Bachelor's
Degree
126
Graduate
Degree
25
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
326
Non-Resident Commuters
55
Drive Alone
277
Carpooled
28
Public
0
Work At Home
9
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16