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Buffalo, WY
City in Johnson County, Wyoming.
Population
4,572
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,007
ZIP codes
0
Buffalo and its ZIP codes
Buffalo at a glance
- Buffalo is about 168 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- It is the 20th most populous of 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- Households here earn a median of $62,629 a year, 18% less than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $300,500 and median rent is $1,019 a month.
Local data for Buffalo, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buffalo, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,629
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$300,500
Median rent
$1,019/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.9%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,305), Irish Americans (655), Swedish Americans (222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Buffalo.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,780
3,363 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,246
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$95.05M
FY 2026, $11,253 per person
How people get to work
Buffalo, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked10.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buffalo, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
13.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buffalo, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Buffalo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StoryCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.1 |
| ClearmontTown | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Big HornCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| Powder HornCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buffalo, WY in?
- Buffalo is in Johnson County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Buffalo, WY?
- About 4,572 people live in Buffalo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buffalo?
- Nearby places include Story (19 mi), Clearmont (26 mi), Big Horn (27 mi), Powder Horn (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023