Buffalo County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Buffalo County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 13,341. It is the 67th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Buffalo County is 46.4 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Buffalo County is $68,722. This is 9% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $197,600. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Buffalo County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Buffalo County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.