Buffalo County, NE

County

Demographics of Buffalo

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.4%

Households with Children

28.2%

School Enrollment K-12

5,656

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 16.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.5%
Seniors (65+): 16.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.2%
High School / GED: 24.6%
Some College or Associate's: 34.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.0%
Single Parents: 9.1%
Couples & Adults: 31.0%
Living Alone: 40.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 69.0%
Puerto Rican: 1.2%
Cuban: 0.9%
Dominican: 0.9%
Central American: 17.7%
South American: 4.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 55.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 73.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.2%
Spanish: 6.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 11.1%
Not Enrolled: 70.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Buffalo County

Neighborhoods in Buffalo County

Sheens Trailer Court / Cottonmill Mobile Home Court

Riverside Mobile Home Court / R-Villa Courts

L and J Mobile Home Court / Sun Valley Trailer Court

Odessa / Alfalfa Center

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources