Buffalo city, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Buffalo city is a small community located in Wyoming. The total population is 4,516. It ranks as the 20th most populous out of 193 cities and towns in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Buffalo city is 49.4 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Buffalo city is $61,813. This is 17% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $272,300. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Buffalo city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 10.4%.

Education

30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Buffalo city, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 193 Census-designated places in Wyoming. For official data, visit data.census.gov.