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Buffalo, TX


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Buffalo, Texas

Buffalo, Texas, in Leon county, is 57 miles N of Bryan, Texas (center to center) and 101 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 1,804.

The People and Families of Buffalo

In Buffalo, about 50% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Buffalo is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 29% of Buffalo is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buffalo had a median family income of $31,058.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Buffalo ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Buffalo Housing

About 65% of housing units in Buffalo are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in Buffalo benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Texas.

Commuting

In Buffalo, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Buffalo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBuffalo Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Buffalo Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Buffalo Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Buffalo, TX

Comparing Buffalo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens46
Male Share of the Population43
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
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