Buffalo County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,579 | — | #1,010 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,911 | +1.0% | #783 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.1 years | -9.8% | #2,958 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $246,400 | -12.6% | #920 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $936 | -19.5% | #1,250 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | -21.6% | #770 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Buffalo County has a population of 50,579, making it the #1,010 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Buffalo County is $75,911, ranking #783 out of 3,222 counties — 1.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Buffalo County is $246,400 (-12.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $936/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.4%.
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93.0% of residents in Buffalo County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Buffalo County, Nebraska
Buffalo County, Nebraska has a total population of 50,579, making it the 1,010th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Buffalo County is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Buffalo County is $75,911, which ranks #783 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Buffalo County is $246,400, 12.6% below the national median. Renters in Buffalo County pay a median gross rent of $936 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Buffalo County, 34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.1 min.
Buffalo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Buffalo County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.