Buffalo City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 2781 residents, 1213 households, and 702 families in the city. The population density was 1265.1 people per square mile (488.46/kmē), it would be the 255th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Missouri. There were 1367 housing units at an average density of 621.4 per square mile (239.92/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.2 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 117.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 130.5 females. The median age was 37.3 years, the median age of male residents at 32.8 and the median age of female residents at 41.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 96.91% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 0.72% American Indian, 0.04% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.69% from two or more races and 0.36% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $19632, making it the 84th lowest city by median household income in Missouri. The median income for a family in the city was $26179, making its Missouri's 124th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $11942, it is 212th poorest city by per capita income in Missouri. The median income of city was $15568, Males have a median income of $17174 versus $12054 for females.
In 2000, 621 pupils and students, of which 329 are male and 292 are female, 22.33% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 23 nursery or pri school, 17 kindergarten, 360 elementary school, 139 high school and 82 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2781 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2922 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2924 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2921 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2934 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2959 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2997 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3067 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3158 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3286 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3303 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 18 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 17 | |
| Elementary school | 212 | 148 | 360 |
| High school | 70 | 69 | 139 |
| College or graduate school | 25 | 57 | 82 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo city, Missouri | $19632 | $26179 | $11942 |
| Dallas County, Missouri | $27346 | $33500 | $15106 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |