Buffalo County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,808 | — | #3,135 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,045 | -37.4% | #2,894 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 22.8 years | -41.4% | #3,220 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $117,800 | -58.2% | #2,716 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $540 | -53.6% | #3,130 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.9% | +169.1% | #3,132 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Buffalo County has a population of 1,808, making it the #3,135 most populous county in the US. The median age is 22.8 years, which is 41.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Buffalo County is $47,045, ranking #2,894 out of 3,222 counties — 37.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 33.9% and unemployment stands at 10.8%.
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The median home value in Buffalo County is $117,800 (-58.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $540/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.6%.
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57.0% of residents in Buffalo County have health insurance coverage, which is 37.8% below the national rate.
About Buffalo County, South Dakota
Buffalo County, South Dakota has a total population of 1,808, making it the 3,135th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Buffalo County is 22.8 years, which is 41.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Buffalo County is $47,045, which ranks #2,894 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 33.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8%.
The median home value in Buffalo County is $117,800, 58.2% below the national median. Renters in Buffalo County pay a median gross rent of $540 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Buffalo County, 9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 57.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.2 min.
Buffalo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 78.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (17.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Buffalo County, South Dakota 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.