Buffalo County, South Dakota
Buffalo County is home to 1,808 people. 33.9% of residents live below the poverty line, above the South Dakota rate (11.9%). The median household income is $47,045.
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| Measure | Value | South Dakota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,808 | 907,428 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $47,045 | $75,081 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 33.9% | 11.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 36.9% | 14.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 43.0% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 31.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $117,800 | $257,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $540 | $946 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 41.3% | 39.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 22.8 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.