Demographics & People — Buffalo Center, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
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| Median Age | 59.4 |
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| Total Households | 504 |
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| Family Households | 285 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.92 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0832 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 954 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 11 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 505 |
| Norwegian | 186 |
| Dutch | 111 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 109 |
| English | 106 |
| Swedish | 80 |
| Other groups | 67 |
| Irish | 51 |
| French (except Basque) | 37 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 33 |
Language
| English Only | 949 |
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| Spanish | 15 |
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| Population 5+ | 975 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 81 |
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| Population 18+ | 798 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Buffalo Center, Iowa.
