Buffalo, Kansas facts for kids
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Buffalo, Kansas
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Location within Wilson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wilson |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1898 |
| Named for | American bison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 217 |
| • Density | 678/sq mi (264.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66717
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-09150 |
| GNIS ID | 474927 |
Buffalo is a small city in Wilson County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 217 people lived there.
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History of Buffalo
Buffalo was started in 1867. It got its name from Buffalo Creek. This creek was named after the American bison, often called a buffalo.
The first store in Buffalo opened in 1869. A hotel followed in 1870. The city grew a lot in 1886. This was when the Missouri Pacific Railroad built tracks through it. Buffalo officially became a city in 1898.
Where is Buffalo Located?
Buffalo is located at 37°42′34″N 95°41′49″W / 37.70944°N 95.69694°W. This means it's in the southeastern part of Kansas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.33 square miles (0.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Buffalo
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 299 | — | |
| 1910 | 807 | 169.9% | |
| 1920 | 739 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 799 | 8.1% | |
| 1940 | 555 | −30.5% | |
| 1950 | 437 | −21.3% | |
| 1960 | 422 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 321 | −23.9% | |
| 1980 | 386 | 20.2% | |
| 1990 | 293 | −24.1% | |
| 2000 | 284 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 232 | −18.3% | |
| 2020 | 217 | −6.5% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 217 people living in Buffalo. There were 93 households and 56 families. Most people, about 94%, were white.
About 30% of the households had children under 18. Around 34% were married couples. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.6 people.
The median age in Buffalo was 44.5 years. About 21% of the people were under 18. About 20% were 65 or older.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 232 people living in Buffalo. There were 95 households and 70 families. Most residents, about 97.8%, were white.
About 35.8% of households had children under 18. Most households (56.8%) were married couples. The average household size was 2.44 people.
The median age in 2010 was 40 years. About 26.7% of residents were under 18. About 14.2% were 65 or older.
Education in Buffalo
The public schools in Buffalo are part of the Altoona-Midway USD 387. The high school team mascot for Altoona-Midway High School is the Jets.
Buffalo High School closed in 1958. This happened because schools were combined. The mascot for Buffalo High School used to be the Pirates.
Famous People from Buffalo
- Milburn Apt (1924–1956) was a U.S. Air Force test pilot. He was the first person to fly faster than Mach 3.
- Claude Willoughby (1898–1973) was a professional baseball pitcher. He played from 1925 to 1931. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
See also
In Spanish: Buffalo (Kansas) para niños
