Buffalo County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Buffalo County has a population of 50,579 residents and a median age of 35.1 years, making it the #1,010 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median home value is $246,400, and the median household income is $75,911, which is 1% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Buffalo County, 34.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 2.0% above the national average, ranking #499 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Buffalo County is 79.9 years. 17.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.8% of adults in Buffalo County smoke , 43.4% are obese , and 22.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 9.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 14.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.7 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
8.6% of children in Buffalo County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 11.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Buffalo County is 64.1%. The mean commute time is 18.1 min, which is 34.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Buffalo County voted Republican with a margin of 44.9%. The vote was 26.9% Dem / 71.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.5 toward Republicans .
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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.