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Búfalo, PR

Comunidad in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

797

Land area

0.2sq mi

People per sq mi

3,340

ZIP codes

0

Búfalo and its ZIP codes

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Búfalo at a glance

  • Búfalo is about 3.5 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $19,821 a year, 25% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,600 (14% below Puerto Rico).

Local data for Búfalo, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Búfalo, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$19,821

Poverty rate

44.2%

Median home value

$112,600

Homeownership

79.5%

Bachelor's or higher

35.2%

Median age

55.3

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (797), Indian Americans (74).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barceloneta Municipio. PPP loans are for Búfalo.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.3%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$39,478

10,704 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$100M

FY 2026, $4,419 per person

Barceloneta Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Búfalo, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone100.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

Búfalo, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

244

Countywide, mostly flood

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Búfalo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TiburonesComunidad1.3 mi0.2
ImbéryComunidad1.8 mi0.6
Sabana HoyosComunidad2.1 mi2.6
La AlianzaComunidad2.2 mi1.1
PajonalComunidad2.5 mi0.1
GarrochalesComunidad2.8 mi0.7
FloridaZona Urbana3.7 mi1.5
BarcelonetaZona Urbana3.9 mi1
AnimasComunidad4.6 mi0.2
La LuisaComunidad5 mi1
ManatíZona Urbana6 mi2.1
Tierras Nuevas PonienteComunidad6.5 mi0.9
BajaderoComunidad6.8 mi2
Hato ViejoComunidad7.2 mi1.9
FrontónComunidad7.4 mi2.8
CialesZona Urbana8.6 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Búfalo, PR in?
Búfalo is in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Búfalo, PR?
About 797 people live in Búfalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Búfalo?
Nearby places include Tiburones (1.3 mi), Imbéry (1.8 mi), Sabana Hoyos (2.1 mi), La Alianza (2.2 mi), Pajonal (2.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023