Buffalo, IA population by race
The table below shows Buffalo's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 985 | 90.37% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 83 | 7.61% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13 | 1.19% |
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Buffalo population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Buffalo has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Buffalo's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Buffalo population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.37% are white, 0.83% are Black or African American, 7.61% are some other race and 1.19% are multiracial.
Buffalo 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Buffalo is White with a population of 985 (90.37% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 13 (1.19% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Buffalo, IA
By ethnicity, 56 (5.14% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,034 (94.86% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Buffalo, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 955 (92.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Buffalo, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Buffalo's Non-Hispanic population.
Buffalo Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 955 | 92.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 9 | 0.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 61 | 5.90% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 0.87% |
Among the Hispanic population in Buffalo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 29 (51.79% of the total Hispanic population).
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Buffalo, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Buffalo's Hispanic population.
Buffalo Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 27 | 48.21% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 51.79% |
Things to know
What percentage of Buffalo, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.14% of Buffalo population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Buffalo, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 29 (51.79% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Buffalo, IA have?
Buffalo, IA has 9 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.83% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Buffalo is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Buffalo, IA?
With 94.86% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Buffalo.
That being said, with a 7.61% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Buffalo.
What is the majority race in Buffalo, IA?
With a population of 985 (90.37% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Buffalo.
Some other races are second largest race in Buffalo, with 7.61% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
