Buffalo, Texas facts for kids
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Buffalo, Texas
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Buffalo, Texas, Livestock Auction Barn
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.73 sq mi (12.25 km2) |
| • Land | 4.71 sq mi (12.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,767 |
| • Density | 403.82/sq mi (155.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75831
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| Area code(s) | 430/903 |
| FIPS code | 48-11116 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409933 |
Buffalo is a city located in Leon County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,767 people lived there.
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Geography of Buffalo
Buffalo covers a total area of about 4 square miles (10.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People in Buffalo
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 190 | — | |
| 1920 | 510 | — | |
| 1930 | 470 | −7.8% | |
| 1940 | 737 | 56.8% | |
| 1950 | 970 | 31.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,108 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,242 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,507 | 21.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,555 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,804 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,856 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,767 | −4.8% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,767 people living in Buffalo. These people lived in 744 households. About 423 of these households were families.
The city's population includes people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, nearly half of the residents were White (not Hispanic). About 9% were Black or African American (not Hispanic). A large group, about 38%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. There were also smaller numbers of Native American, Asian, and multiracial people.
Education in Buffalo
The Buffalo Independent School District serves the city of Buffalo. This school district provides education for the children living in the area.
Notable People from Buffalo
Some well-known people have connections to Buffalo:
- Tom Araya - He is the lead singer and bassist for the band Slayer.
- Seth McKinney - He used to play football as an offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills.
- Steve McKinney - He also played football as an offensive lineman for the Houston Texans. Steve is Seth McKinney's brother.
1959 Plane Crash
On September 29, 1959, Braniff Flight 542 crashed in Buffalo. The plane was flying from Houston to Dallas. Sadly, all 34 people on board, including 29 passengers and 5 crew members, were lost in the accident. The plane was a new Lockheed L-188 Electra. Investigators later said the crash was caused by a problem with the plane's propellers.
Climate in Buffalo
Buffalo has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
See also
In Spanish: Buffalo (Texas) para niños
Images for kids
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Buffalo City Hall
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Davis Country Store off U.S. Route 79 in Buffalo
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First Baptist Church of Buffalo
