2023 ACS Census Data · Population 50,323
Buffalo County is a mid-sized county in Nebraska with a population of 50,323. The median household income is $74,570, 15% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.0%, median home value is $236,800, and 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 44% above the national average.
Population
50,323
2023 estimate
Rank #1011 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,570
Household
Rank #734 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$236,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #866 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
34.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #449 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% above Nebraska avg·15% above national avg
Poverty Rate
11% below Nebraska avg·26% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above Nebraska avg·23% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,873
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
70.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
55% above Nebraska avg·13% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% above Nebraska avg·2% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% below Nebraska avg·11% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
26% below Nebraska avg·7% below national avg
Housing Units
21,181
Households
19,662
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,694
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
16 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
40% above Nebraska avg·44% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Nebraska avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.8%
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