Nebraska Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,579 (100%) |
| Population Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 29 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $75,911 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,628 |
| Median Home Value | $246,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,286 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,269 (62.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,715 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,302 (6.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 19,984 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 11,752 (58.8%) |
The table below compares Buffalo County to the other 93 counties and county equivalents in Nebraska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 96th |
| Population Density | # 10 | 90th |
| Median Household Income | # 21 | 78th |
| Per Capita Income | # 36 | 62nd |
| Diversity Index | # 22 | 77th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
