2023 ACS Census Data · Population 13,341
Buffalo County is a small county in Wisconsin with a population of 13,341. The median household income is $68,722, 6% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.7%, median home value is $197,600, and 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
13,341
2023 estimate
Rank #2266 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$68,722
Household
Rank #1144 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$197,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1268 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #1535 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.
49.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
4% below Wisconsin avg·6% above national avg
Poverty Rate
17% above Wisconsin avg·42% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% above Wisconsin avg·9% 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 →
$36,164
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
9% below Wisconsin avg·6% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below Wisconsin avg·11% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Wisconsin avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
14% below Wisconsin avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
6,546
Households
5,692
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,479
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
14% below Wisconsin avg·8% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Wisconsin avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.1%
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