Buffalo County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Buffalo County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 50,323. It is the 5th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Buffalo County is 34.6 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Buffalo County is $74,570. This is about average than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $236,800. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $223,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Buffalo County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.4%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Buffalo County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.