The 2000 Census showed that Buffalo County had a population of 13,804 people. This represented 0.26% of the total population of Wisconsin, making it the state's 67th most populous county (out of 72 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Buffalo had a population of 13,425 people. This is a decrease of 2.75% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 13,587 | -1.57% | +1.21% since 2009 |
2009 | 13,425 | -2.75% | -1.22% since 2008 |
2008 | 13,591 | -1.54% | -1.12% since 2007 |
2007 | 13,745 | -0.43% | -0.3% since 2006 |
2006 | 13,786 | -0.13% | -0.58% since 2005 |
2005 | 13,866 | +0.45% | +1.14% since 2004 |
2004 | 13,710 | -0.68% | -0.3% since 2003 |
2003 | 13,751 | -0.38% | |
2002 | 13,742 | -0.45% | -0.74% since 2001 |
2001 | 13,844 | +0.29% | +0.29% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 13,804 | The Last Census |
Buffalo County had 6,098 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Buffalo County has a total area<3> of 709 square miles [1,837 km²]. Of this total, 684 square miles [1,772 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (3.54%) being water (25.11 square miles [65 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Buffalo County had a population density of 20.17 people per square mile [7.79 people/km²], making it the state's 60th most densely populated county (out of 72 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Buffalo County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Buffalo and the state of Wisconsin. Click here for the Buffalo County QuickFact (QF-55011).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Buffalo County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Buffalo County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Wabasha (MN) | QF-27157 | W | 21,884 | 21,610 | 1.27% |
Winona (MN) | QF-27169 | S | 49,436 | 49,985 | -1.1% |
Eau Claire | QF-55035 | NE | 99,409 | 93,142 | 6.73% |
Pepin | QF-55091 | NW | 7,293 | 7,213 | 1.11% |
Trempealeau | QF-55121 | E | 27,754 | 27,010 | 2.75% |
The Mississippi River runs along the western border of the county.
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