South Dakota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,808 (100%) |
| Population Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,045 |
| Per Capita Income | $17,360 |
| Median Home Value | $117,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 578 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 267 (46.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 241 (41.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 70 (12.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 508 |
| Average Household Size | 3.56 |
| Family Households | 324 (63.8%) |
The table below compares Buffalo County to the other 66 counties and county equivalents in South Dakota 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 | # 60 | 11th |
| Population Density | # 44 | 35th |
| Median Household Income | # 63 | 6th |
| Per Capita Income | # 65 | 3rd |
| Diversity Index | # 18 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
