Buffalo, WY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Buffalo, Wyoming Summary

Life in Buffalo research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Buffalo over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Buffalo:

  • The population in Buffalo is 4,389.

  • The median home value in Buffalo is $232,600.

  • The median income in Buffalo is $51,111.

  • The median rent in Buffalo is $913.

  • The unemployment rate in Buffalo is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Buffalo is 18.1%.

Buffalo SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5

Buffalo, WY Crime Report

47
Total Crimes
1,029.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
-55.72%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Buffalo
/ 100k People
Wyoming
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 47 1,029.1 1,844.8 2,324.2
Violent Crime 4 87.6 234.2 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.1 6.3
Robbery 0 0.0 11.3 66.1
Aggravated Assault 2 43.8 162.6 268.2
Property Crime 43 941.5 1,610.6 1,954.4
Burglary 8 175.2 210.4 269.8
Larceny 31 678.8 1,234.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 4 87.6 165.5 282.7

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Population 18,660

Population over time in Buffalo

Year Population % Change
2021 4,389 -4.3%
2020 4,586 -0.4%
2019 4,606 -0.3%
2018 4,619 0.1%
2017 4,614 -0.1%
2016 4,620 0.2%
2015 4,609 0.3%
2014 4,595 1.1%
2013 4,547 1.8%
2012 4,467 -

Race / Ethnicity in Buffalo

White
88.5% (3,883)
African American
1.4% (60)
American Indian
1.1% (49)
Asian
1.1% (47)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (21)
Two Or More
2.8% (123)
Hispanic
4.7% (206)
Race Buffalo WY USA
White 88.5% 83.0% 59.4%
African American 1.4% 0.8% 12.2%
American Indian 1.1% 2.0% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 0.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 4.7% 10.3% 18.4%

Gender in Buffalo

Female
45.6% (2,000)
Male
54.4% (2,388)
Gender Buffalo WY USA
Female 45.6% 48.8% 50.5%
Male 54.4% 51.2% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Buffalo for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (43)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (175)
High School / GED
23.0% (1,009)
Some College
29.0% (1,272)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (219)
Bachelor's Degree
26.0% (1,141)
Master's Degree
12.0% (526)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Buffalo WY USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 28.0% 26.0%
Some College 29.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 26.0% 18.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Buffalo, Wyoming

Less than $10,000
14.3% (62,756)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (11,840)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.9% (34,733)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.2% (53,481)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.4% (54,270)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.6% (94,923)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.2% (31,772)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.8% (69,466)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (18,747)
$200,000 or more
1.6% (6,907)
Income Buffalo WY USA
Less than $10,000 14.3% 5.0% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.9% 7.6% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.2% 8.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 11.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.6% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.2% 14.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.8% 18.3% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 7.3% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 1.6% 5.7% 9.5%

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