Buffalo Gap Town, South Dakota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 164 people, 75 households, and 44 families residing in the town. The population density was 842.9 people per square mile (325.45/kmē), it is the 131st most populated town in terms of population density. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 463.2 per square mile (178.84/kmē). The average household size was 2.19 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 25% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 35.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males. The median age of the town's population was 45.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Buffalo Gap Town was 47.8 and 44.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 90.85% White, 0% Black or African American, 6.71% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 2.44% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $25000, making it the 105th lowest town by median household income in South Dakota. The median income for a family in the town was $28750, it is South Dakota's 81st poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14680, it would be the 191st highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The median income is $13438, Median income for males is $15833, compared with $10357 for females.
In 2000, 26 pupils and students, of which 53.85% are male and 46.15% are female, 15.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 0% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 50% elementary school, 38.46% high school and 11.54% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 164 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 164 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 164 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 163 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 165 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 164 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 165 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 161 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 159 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 156 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 153 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| High school | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Gap town, South Dakota | $25000 | $28750 | $14680 |
| Custer County, South Dakota | $36303 | $43628 | $17945 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |