Buffalo, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buffalo, Iowa
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Location of Buffalo, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Town | 6.81 sq mi (17.63 km2) |
| • Land | 6.77 sq mi (17.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
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| • Town | 1,176 |
| • Density | 173.68/sq mi (67.06/km2) |
| • Metro | 382,630 (135th) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52728
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-09235 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454951 |
Buffalo is a small town in Scott County, Iowa, United States. It is located right on the Mississippi River. In 2020, about 1,176 people lived there. Buffalo is part of the larger Quad Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also known as the hometown of famous professional wrestler Seth Rollins.
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History of Buffalo
Early Settlement in Buffalo
A steamship captain named Benjamin W. Clarke started the town of Buffalo in 1833. This area became available after the 1833 Black Hawk Purchase. This agreement allowed new settlers to move into the region.
In 1836, Clarke teamed up with Captain E.A. Mix and Dr. Pillsbury. Together, they planned out the town. They named it Buffalo, just like Buffalo, New York. It was the very first town planned in Scott County.
Buffalo's Role in Scott County
The people of Buffalo hoped their town would become the "county seat." This is the main town where the county government is located. But after 1837, Buffalo was on the far western edge of Scott County. This made Davenport, which was more central, a better choice.
Buffalo's first public school opened in 1836. Coal was found nearby in 1834. This coal was sold to steamboats passing by on the river. A post office also opened in the town in 1836. The first criminal trial in Scott County happened in Buffalo in 1836.
Geography of Buffalo
Where is Buffalo Located?
Buffalo is located at specific coordinates: 41.459231 degrees north and -90.721244 degrees west.
The town covers about 6.49 square miles (16.81 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.45 square miles (16.71 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Unique River Flow
Buffalo is in a special spot along the Mississippi River. This is the only place where the Mississippi River flows mainly from east to west. In most other places, it flows south or southwest.
Population of Buffalo
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 368 | — |
| 1880 | 400 | +8.7% |
| 1890 | 379 | −5.2% |
| 1900 | 372 | −1.8% |
| 1910 | 456 | +22.6% |
| 1920 | 487 | +6.8% |
| 1930 | 547 | +12.3% |
| 1940 | 588 | +7.5% |
| 1950 | 695 | +18.2% |
| 1960 | 1,088 | +56.5% |
| 1970 | 1,513 | +39.1% |
| 1980 | 1,567 | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 1,250 | −20.2% |
| 2000 | 1,321 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 1,270 | −3.9% |
| 2020 | 1,176 | −7.4% |
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Buffalo's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 1,176 people living in Buffalo. There were 458 households, which are groups of people living together. About 329 of these were families.
The town had about 173.7 people per square mile (67.1 people per square kilometer). Most residents, about 90.1%, were White. About 6.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Buffalo was 41.3 years old. About 26.3% of the people were under 20 years old.
Buffalo's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed 1,270 people lived in Buffalo. There were 499 households. About 34.7% of these households had children under 18 living there.
The population density was about 196.9 people per square mile. Most people, 97.2%, were White. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 37.9 years. About 25.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Buffalo
The Davenport Community School District provides education for students in Buffalo. Students typically attend Buffalo Elementary School. They then move on to Walcott Intermediate School. For high school, students go to Davenport West High School.
Notable Person from Buffalo
Colby Lopez, who is known as the professional wrestler Seth Rollins in WWE, grew up in Buffalo.
See also
In Spanish: Buffalo (Iowa) para niños
