Buffalo County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Buffalo County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31019
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 019
Geography
- Land Area
- 968.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.15 sq mi
- Total Area
- 975.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.855265
- Longitude
- -99.074984
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 49,186
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 37,778
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 44,619 | 90.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,568 | 9.3% |
| White | 42,834 | 87.1% |
| Black | 329 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 480 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 104 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,052 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,725 | 7.2% |
| White | 33,933 | 89.8% |
| Black | 424 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 359 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 272 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 50,579
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,839
- Poverty Rate
- 9.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,768
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,775 | 86.5% |
| Black | 467 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 827 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 29,584
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,395 | 18.2% |
| Republican | 18,179 | 61.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,467 | 18.5% |
| Other | 84 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,243 | 48.1% |
| Female | 15,144 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,031 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,473 | 5.0% |
| Black | 33 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 209 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,132
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,560 | 56.4% |
| Hispanic | 385 | 26.1% |
| Black | 6 | 18.2% |
| Asian | 85 | 40.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,815 | 54.9% |
| Female | 8,237 | 54.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,541 (20.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,908 (34.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,286
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $254,364
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $933
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.