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Buffalo, TX

City in Leon County, Texas.

Population

1,652

Land area

4.7sq mi

People per sq mi

351

ZIP codes

0

Buffalo and its ZIP codes

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Buffalo at a glance

  • Buffalo is about 3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $45,202, 42% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,500 (74% below Texas) and median rent is $733 a month.

Local data for Buffalo, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Buffalo, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$45,202

Poverty rate

18.4%

Median home value

$73,500

Median rent

$733/mo

Homeownership

59.8%

Bachelor's or higher

8.4%

Median age

40.7

Average commute

21.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (495), German Americans (205), Irish Americans (148).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leon County. PPP loans are for Buffalo.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,447

6,189 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,456

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$158M

FY 2026, $10,047 per person

Leon County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Buffalo, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.1%
  • Carpooled7.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home3.1%

Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Buffalo, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

382

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

34

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 35°F

42.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Buffalo, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.2%

U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts

Diabetes

16.1%

U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts

Smoking

18.4%

U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

23.2%

U.S. 11.1% +12.1 pts

Cities near Buffalo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JewettCity8.1 mi2
CentervilleCity15 mi1.8
OakwoodTown16 mi1.1
TeagueCity17 mi5.1
MarquezCity19 mi1.3
FairfieldCity19 mi5.5
LeonaCity22 mi2.2
KirvinTown26 mi0.4
Hilltop LakesCensus-designated place27 mi8.5
GroesbeckCity28 mi4.3
MexiaCity29 mi7.2
NormangeeTown30 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Buffalo, TX in?
Buffalo is in Leon County, Texas.
What is the population of Buffalo, TX?
About 1,652 people live in Buffalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Buffalo?
Nearby places include Jewett (8.1 mi), Centerville (15 mi), Oakwood (16 mi), Teague (17 mi), Marquez (19 mi).

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