Buffalo County, WI

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2021 Population

13,314

1.73% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

46.5

0.215% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.32%

1.92% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,167

4.8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,500

0.244% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Buffalo County, WI had a population of 13.3k people with a median age of 46.5 and a median household income of $61,167. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Buffalo County, WI grew from 13,087 to 13,314, a 1.73% increase and its median household income grew from $58,364 to $61,167, a 4.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Buffalo County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%), Other (Hispanic) (1.13%), White (Hispanic) (1.1%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.736%).

None of the households in Buffalo County, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Buffalo County, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Buffalo County, WI was $164,500, and the homeownership rate was 78.4%.

Most people in Buffalo County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Buffalo County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Buffalo County, WI borders Wabasha County, MN, Winona County, MN, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, and Trempealeau County, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Buffalo County, WI is home to a population of 13.3k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.57% of Buffalo County, WI residents were born outside of the country (209 people).

In 2021, there were 60.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Buffalo County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 208 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 150 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Buffalo County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Buffalo County, WI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Buffalo County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Buffalo County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 17
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
208 ± 36.2
Other (Hispanic)
150 ± 56

2.52%

Hispanic Population

335 people

2.52% of the people in Buffalo County, WI are hispanic (335 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Buffalo County, WI as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

1.57%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

209 people

1.53%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

200 people

As of 2021, 1.57% of Buffalo County, WI residents (209 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Buffalo County, WI was 1.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Buffalo County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
361 ± 53
Korea
139 ± 48
Gulf War (2001-)
93 ± 37

Buffalo County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Buffalo County, WI employs 6.99k people. The largest industries in Buffalo County, WI are Manufacturing (1,445 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,118 people), and Retail Trade (673 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,625), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,750), and Wholesale Trade ($51,500).

Employment

Occupations

6.99k

2021 Value

± 285

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 5.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Buffalo County, WI grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 6.86k employees to 6.99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buffalo County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (952 people), Production Occupations (802 people), and Management Occupations (762 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Buffalo County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.99k

2021 Value

± 285

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 5.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Buffalo County, WI grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 6.86k employees to 6.99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buffalo County, WI, are Manufacturing (1,445 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,118 people), and Retail Trade (673 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Buffalo County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Buffalo County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,927

Median earning men ± $1,446

$31,546

Median earning women ± $1,541

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,375), Public Administration ($53,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,853).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($53,068), Construction ($46,250), and Public Administration ($43,438).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

80
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
80
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
63
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Buffalo County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.02%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.02%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Buffalo County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Buffalo County, WI was $164,500 in 2021, which is 0.672 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $164,100 to $164,500, a 0.244% increase. The homeownership rate in Buffalo County, WI is 78.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Buffalo County, WI have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Buffalo County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Buffalo County, WI is $61,167. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Buffalo County, WI was Census Tract 9604 with a value of $75,733, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9605, with respective values of $69,602 and $66,204.

Property

$164,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,651

$4,349

Median Property Taxes

±$214

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Buffalo County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Buffalo County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.4%

Homeownership

2021

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78.4% of the housing units in Buffalo County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Buffalo County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9604
Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9605

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Buffalo County, WI was Census Tract 9604 with a value of $75,733, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9605, with respective values of $69,602 and $66,204.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Buffalo County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,167

Median Household Income

± $2,352

5.55k

Number of Households

± 266

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.55k households in Buffalo County, WI grew to $61,167 from the previous year's value of $58,364.

The following chart displays the households in Buffalo County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Buffalo County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Worked At Home (7.8%)
Carpooled (7.55%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in Buffalo County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Buffalo County, WI have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Buffalo County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Buffalo County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Buffalo County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Buffalo County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buffalo County, WI (1.1k out of 13.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Buffalo County, WI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Buffalo County, WI has health coverage, with 51.2% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Buffalo County, WI see 6516 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.701% decrease from the previous year (6562 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 13033 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

6,516 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Buffalo County, WI

Primary care physicians in Buffalo County, WI see an average of 6,516 patients per year. This represents a 0.701% decrease from the previous year (6,562 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Buffalo County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 15.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.47%

Uninsured

51.2%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buffalo County, WI declined by 7.12% from 5.89% to 5.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Buffalo County, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Buffalo County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.5% in Buffalo County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Buffalo County, WI.

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