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Buffalo, Wyoming

Buffalo, Wyoming, in Johnson county, is 133 miles SE of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 330 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 3,900.

The People and Families of Buffalo

In Buffalo, about 56% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Buffalo live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buffalo had a median family income of $40,683. To its credit, the people in Buffalo value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the city is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Buffalo ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Buffalo Housing

About 67% of housing units in Buffalo are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Buffalo, 82% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Buffalo are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBuffalo Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Buffalo Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Buffalo College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Buffalo, WY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men64
Female Share of the Population58
Racial Diversity32
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime33

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