Buffalo Town, South Dakota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 380 people, 176 households, and 99 families residing in the town. The population density was 693.6 people per square mile (267.8/kmē), making its South Dakota's 158th most densely populated town. There were 243 housing units at an average density of 441.8 per square mile (170.58/kmē). The average household size was 2.16 people, and the average family size was 3.02 people. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males. The median age is 43.6 years, The median age of males was 41.3 years, for females the median age was 44.7 years. The racial makeup of the town was 377 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $21875, it is 67th poorest town by median household income in South Dakota. The median income for a family in the town was $37000, making its South Dakota's 175th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13208, it is the 105th poorest town in terms of per capita income. The median income was $16000, The median income for males was $21458, compared to $11875 for females.
In 2000, 93 pupils and students, of which 52 are male and 41 are female, 24.47% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 2 nursery or pri school, 4 kindergarten, 34 elementary school, 44 high school and 9 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 380 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 380 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 377 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 370 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 361 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 361 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 343 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 331 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 334 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 328 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 320 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | |
| Elementary school | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| High school | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo town, South Dakota | $21875 | $37000 | $13208 |
| Harding County, South Dakota | $25000 | $31667 | $12794 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |