Buffalo, IN Demographics

A map of Buffalo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	885	563	93.5%	91.0%
Multiracial	62	24	6.5%	3.9%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	28	0.0%	4.5%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.5%

Buffalo, Indiana has an estimated population of 947, a dramatic increase from the 619 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% White, 6.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buffalo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buffalo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buffalo, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 12.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buffalo is ranked the 365th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Buffalo was ranked the 427th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buffalo's White Population

885 residents of Buffalo, or 93.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buffalo is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Buffalo ranks 408th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's White population has grown by an estimated 57.2%. White residents' share of Buffalo's population has increased from 91.0% to 93.5%.

Buffalo is more White than neighboring Norway (81.2% White), Monon (29.6% White), Monticello (90.6% White), and Francesville (85.1% White). Buffalo is less White than neighboring Idaville (100% White).

Buffalo's Black Population

0 residents of Buffalo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buffalo is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Buffalo ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Buffalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Buffalo is less Black than neighboring Monticello (0.4% Black).

Buffalo's Asian Population

0 residents of Buffalo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buffalo is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Buffalo ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Buffalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Buffalo is less Asian than neighboring Francesville (0.4% Asian).

Buffalo's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Buffalo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buffalo is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Buffalo ranks 195th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Buffalo's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Buffalo is less Hispanic than neighboring Norway (18.8% Hispanic), Monon (68% Hispanic), Monticello (8.1% Hispanic), and Francesville (12.4% Hispanic).

Buffalo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Buffalo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buffalo is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Buffalo ranks 296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buffalo's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Buffalo's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Buffalo, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buffalo is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Buffalo ranks 260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 158.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Buffalo's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.5%.

Buffalo is more Multiracial than neighboring Norway (0% Multiracial), Monon (2.4% Multiracial), Monticello (0.9% Multiracial), Idaville (0% Multiracial), and Francesville (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.