Buffalo Center, IA cityscape

50424

Buffalo Center, IA

Total Population
1,532
Median Household Income
$59,100
Median Home Value
$105,200
Median Rent
$633

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$59,100
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$105,200
100.5% above state median
Rent
$633
100% above state median
Median Age
54.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Buffalo Center, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 54.2 years, likely more established households.

High remote work adoption with 17.1% working from home.

Low poverty rate of 5.9%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$59,100
-21.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.14 people

Total Households
700
Family Households
53.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Mining
24.5%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
24.5%
#3 Industry
Education
15.9%
Total Employed Residents:490

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
19.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
17.1%
103 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:603
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (17.1% work from home)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.9%
723 employed
Labor Force
762
39 unemployed
Median Age
54.2 years
Per Capita Income
$36,917
Poverty Rate
5.9%

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