Buffalo, OK Demographics

A map of Buffalo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	772	726	70.7%	69.9%
Hispanic	261	258	23.9%	24.8%
Multiracial	53	51	4.9%	4.9%
Native American/Other	4	4	0.4%	0.4%
Black	2	0	0.2%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Buffalo, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,092, an increase from the 1,039 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 23.9% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma 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 44.8% in 2020 and 44.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buffalo is ranked the 223rd most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 216th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buffalo's White Population

772 residents of Buffalo, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buffalo is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Buffalo ranks 352nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Buffalo's population has increased from 69.9% to 70.7%.

Buffalo is more White than neighboring Selman (0% White), Laverne (52.7% White), and Rosston (19% White). Buffalo is less White than neighboring May (96.6% White), and Fort Supply (89.1% White).

Buffalo's Black Population

2 residents of Buffalo, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buffalo is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Buffalo ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Black residents' share of Buffalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Buffalo is more Black than neighboring Selman (0% Black), May (0% Black), Laverne (0% Black), and Rosston (0% Black). Buffalo is less Black than neighboring Fort Supply (1.5% 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 Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Buffalo ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 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 Fort Supply (2.6% Asian).

Buffalo's Hispanic Population

261 residents of Buffalo, or 23.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buffalo is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Buffalo ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Buffalo's population has decreased from 24.8% to 23.9%.

Buffalo is more Hispanic than neighboring Selman (0% Hispanic), May (0% Hispanic), and Fort Supply (2.9% Hispanic). Buffalo is less Hispanic than neighboring Laverne (46.5% Hispanic), and Rosston (81% Hispanic).

Buffalo's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Buffalo, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buffalo is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Buffalo ranks 802nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Buffalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Buffalo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Selman (0% Native American/Other), May (0% Native American/Other), Laverne (0% Native American/Other), and Rosston (0% Native American/Other). Buffalo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Supply (2.9% Native American/Other).

Buffalo's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Buffalo, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buffalo is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Buffalo ranks 718th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Buffalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Buffalo is more Multiracial than neighboring Selman (0% Multiracial), May (3.4% Multiracial), Fort Supply (1.1% Multiracial), Laverne (0.9% Multiracial), and Rosston (0% 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.