Total Population
814
Population
Growth Rate
-0.40%
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
25.800
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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
349
Total Housing Units
435
Owner Occupied
298
Renter Occupied
51
Vacant
86
Median Home Value
$109,615
Average Home Value
$139,086
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.18%
Income Projection
Median Household
$61,311 $67,762
Average Household
$81,249 $90,604
Per Capita
$35,187 $39,198
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
81
Total Employed
691
Workers 16+
383
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
232
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
24
Employed
171
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
12
Employed
55
2026 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
7
Employed
41
2026 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
2
Employed
36
2026 Finance / Insurance Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
32
Some
High School
7
Graduated
High School
243
Associates
Degree
100
Bachelor's
Degree
127
Graduate
Degree
22
Average Commute Time
20 min.
Resident Commuters
296
Non-Resident Commuters
56
Drive Alone
254
Carpooled
26
Public
0
Work At Home
7
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09