Buffalo, North Dakota facts for kids
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Buffalo, North Dakota
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Location of Buffalo, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.481 sq mi (1.246 km2) |
| • Land | 0.481 sq mi (1.246 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 195 |
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188 |
| • Density | 405.41/sq mi (156.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58011
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-10420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035946 |
Buffalo is a small city located in Cass County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's a place with a rich history, founded way back in 1878. According to the 2020 census, about 195 people call Buffalo home.
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History of Buffalo
Buffalo was first settled in 1878. A post office, which helps send and receive mail, has been open in Buffalo since 1883. The city got its name from a much larger city, Buffalo, New York.
Geography of Buffalo
Buffalo is a small city with a total area of about 0.481 square miles (1.246 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Buffalo
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 177 | — | |
| 1900 | 213 | 20.3% | |
| 1910 | 241 | 13.1% | |
| 1920 | 268 | 11.2% | |
| 1930 | 242 | −9.7% | |
| 1940 | 245 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 261 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 234 | −10.3% | |
| 1970 | 241 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 226 | −6.2% | |
| 1990 | 204 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 209 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 188 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 195 | 3.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 188 | 0.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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How Many People Live Here?
The population density in Buffalo is about 817 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there are roughly 817 people living there.
Who Lives in Buffalo?
In 2010, there were 188 people living in Buffalo. Most residents, about 92.6%, were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 4.8% of residents identified as being from two or more races.
There were 92 households in the city. A household is like a home where people live together. About half of these households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18, while others had people living alone, especially those 65 or older.
Age and Gender in Buffalo
The average age of people in Buffalo in 2010 was 44 years old. About 19.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 25.5% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (53.2%) than females (46.8%).
Education in Buffalo
The Maple Valley School District runs the public schools that serve students in Buffalo. There is an elementary school campus right in town. The old 1916 Buffalo High School building is a special historic place. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See also
In Spanish: Buffalo (Dakota del Norte) para niños
