Buffalo, MO Profile
Buffalo, MO, population 3,238, is located
in Missouri's Dallas county,
about 31.7 miles from Springfield and 123.2 miles from Independence.
Through the 90's Buffalo's population has grown by about 15%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Buffalo has grown by about 8%. Since 2005 Buffalo's population has grown by about 6%.
Buffalo's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
Missouri's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Buffalo tend to be higher than Missouri's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 2,922 | N/A |
| 2001 | 2,918 | -0.14% |
| 2002 | 2,928 | 0.34% |
| 2003 | 2,950 | 0.75% |
| 2004 | 2,987 | 1.25% |
| 2005 | 3,053 | 2.21% |
| 2006 | 3,140 | 2.85% |
| 2007 | 3,263 | 3.92% |
| 2008 | 3,269 | 0.18% |
| 2009 | 3,238 | -0.95% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $19,632 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 1,383 |
| 2003 | 638 |
| 2004 | 487 |
| 2005 | 582 |
| 2006 | 363 |
| 2007 | 159 |
| 2008 | 210 |
| 2009 | 239 |
| 2010 | 400 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2005 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2007 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 4,291 |
| 2003 | 5,207 |
| 2004 | 4,729 |
| 2005 | 5,306 |
| 2006 | 5,713 |
| 2007 | 4,263 |
| 2008 | 4,134 |
| 2009 | 4,839 |
| 2010 | 4,400 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
28 |
91 |
2 |
| 2003 |
26 |
116 |
5 |
| 2004 |
20 |
108 |
8 |
| 2005 |
25 |
126 |
4 |
| 2006 |
31 |
138 |
4 |
| 2007 |
17 |
113 |
4 |
| 2008 |
29 |
105 |
4 |
| 2009 |
35 |
124 |
3 |
| 2010 |
35 |
108 |
0 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,200 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.7 Square Miles |
