Buffalo County, Nebraska
Buffalo County is home to 50,579 people. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Nebraska rate (10.6%). The median household income is $75,911.
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| Measure | Value | Nebraska | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,579 | 1,978,707 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $75,911 | $76,475 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 9.9% | 10.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 8.1% | 12.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.0% | 7.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 34.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $246,400 | $238,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $936 | $1,072 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.8% | 45.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.8% | 8.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 35.1 years | 37.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Adams County
- Custer County
- Dawson County
- Hall County
- Howard County
- Kearney County
- Phelps County
- Sherman County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.