Buffalo County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,393 | — | #2,262 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,479 | -6.2% | #1,163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.5 years | +19.5% | #540 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $213,300 | -24.3% | #1,267 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $876 | -24.7% | #1,578 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | -33.1% | #449 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Buffalo County has a population of 13,393, making it the #2,262 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.5 years, which is 19.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Buffalo County is $70,479, ranking #1,163 out of 3,222 counties — 6.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Buffalo County is $213,300 (-24.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $876/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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95.8% of residents in Buffalo County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Buffalo County, Wisconsin has a total population of 13,393, making it the 2,262nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Buffalo County is 46.5 years, which is 19.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Buffalo County is $70,479, which ranks #1,163 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Buffalo County is $213,300, 24.3% below the national median. Renters in Buffalo County pay a median gross rent of $876 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Buffalo County, 22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Buffalo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Buffalo County, Wisconsin 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.