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'''Buffalo''' is a city in [[Johnson County, Wyoming|Johnson County]], [[Wyoming]], United States. The city is located almost equidistant between [[Yellowstone National Park|Yellowstone Park]] and [[Mount Rushmore]]. The population was 4,415 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="2020 Census"/> down from 4,585 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]]. It is the [[county seat]] of Johnson County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> The city has experienced an economic boom due to [[methane]] production from the [[coal bed methane extraction|Coal Bed Methane Extraction]] method used in the [[Powder River Basin]] and surrounding areas.<ref>[http://www.mindfully.org/Energy/2004/Coalbed-Methane-Wyoming7jan04.htm Coal Bed Methane: Following busy year, Wyoming tries to cope with coalbed growing pains] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051658/http://www.mindfully.org/Energy/2004/Coalbed-Methane-Wyoming7jan04.htm |date=March 4, 2016 }}, Billings Gazette, January 7, 2004</ref> However, with the decline of methane production, Buffalo's population has stabilized since the 2010 Census. Even though energy is a vital part of its economy, agriculture, tourism, and recreation are three other major components. Buffalo is located at the foot of the [[Bighorn Mountains]].
'''Buffalo''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Johnson County, Wyoming]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> The population was 4,415 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="2020 Census"/> down from 4,585 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]]. The city had experienced an economic boom due to [[methane]] production from the [[coal bed methane extraction|Coal Bed Methane Extraction]] method used in the [[Powder River Basin]] and surrounding areas.<ref>[http://www.mindfully.org/Energy/2004/Coalbed-Methane-Wyoming7jan04.htm Coal Bed Methane: Following busy year, Wyoming tries to cope with coalbed growing pains] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051658/http://www.mindfully.org/Energy/2004/Coalbed-Methane-Wyoming7jan04.htm |date=March 4, 2016 }}, Billings Gazette, January 7, 2004</ref> With the decline of methane production, Buffalo's population has stabilized since the 2010 Census. Even though energy is a vital part of its economy, agriculture, tourism, and recreation are three other major components. Buffalo is located at the foot of the [[Bighorn Mountains]]. The city is located almost equidistant between [[Yellowstone National Park|Yellowstone Park]] and [[Mount Rushmore]].{{cn|date=November 2024}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==


{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|align=
| align =
|1890= 1087
| 1890 = 1087
|1900= 710
| 1900 = 710
|1910= 1368
| 1910 = 1368
|1920= 1772
| 1920 = 1772
|1930= 1749
| 1930 = 1749
|1940= 2302
| 1940 = 2302
|1950= 2674
| 1950 = 2674
|1960= 2907
| 1960 = 2907
|1970= 3394
| 1970 = 3394
|1980= 3799
| 1980 = 3799
|1990= 3302
| 1990 = 3302
|2000= 3900
| 2000 = 3900
|2010= 4585
| 2010 = 4585
|2020= 4415
| 2020 = 4415
| estyear = 2023
|align-fn=center
| estimate = 4621
|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
| align-fn = center
| footnote = [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
}}
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 14, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 4,585 people, 2,080 households, and 1,198 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1028.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,300 housing units at an average density of {{convert|515.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 2,080 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.


===2000 census===
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The median income for a household in the city was $29,392, and the median income for a family was $40,683. Males had a median income of $28,716 versus $19,688 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,054. About 6.7% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,392, and the median income for a family was $40,683. Males had a median income of $28,716 versus $19,688 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,054. About 6.7% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.


===2010 census===
==Government and infrastructure==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 14, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 4,585 people, 2,080 households, and 1,198 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1028.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,300 housing units at an average density of {{convert|515.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.8% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.5% of the population.
The [[Wyoming Department of Health]] Veteran's Home of Wyoming, an assisted living facility for veterans and their dependents, is located in Buffalo.<ref>"[http://wdh.state.wy.us/vets/index.html Veterans' Home of Wyoming] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090513042155/http://wdh.state.wy.us/vets/index.html |date=2009-05-13 }}." [[Wyoming Department of Health]]. Retrieved on December 12, 2010. "Veterans’ Home of Wyoming 700 Veterans’ Lane Buffalo, WY 82834-9402."</ref><ref>"[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US5610685&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on Buffalo city, Wyoming]{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on December 12, 2010.</ref> The facility was operated by the [[Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform]] until that agency was dissolved as a result of a state constitutional amendment passed in November 1990.<ref name="CorrectionsHist">"[http://doc.state.wy.us/about/index.html About the Department of Corrections]." [[Wyoming Department of Corrections]]. Retrieved on August 22, 2010.</ref> Buffalo also has an airport named Johnson County Airport/KBYG.


There were 2,080 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.88.
==Education==
Public education in the city of Buffalo is provided by [[Johnson County School District Number 1|Johnson County School District #1]]. Schools serving the city include Meadowlark Elementary School (grades K-2) Cloud Peak Elementary School (grades 3–5), Clear Creek Middle School (grades 6–8), and [[Buffalo High School (Wyoming)|Buffalo High School]] (grades 9–12). Buffalo High School was in the national news spotlight after the (former) head football coach, distributed an offensive "hurt feelings report" in November 2011. This attention brought several heated school board meetings and eventually lead to the resignation of Lynch as the head football coach.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/13/pat-lynch-embattled-wyomi_n_1090995.html | work=Huffington Post | first=Emmeline | last=Zhao | title=High School Football Coach Issued Shockingly Offensive 'Hurt Feelings' Survey | date=November 13, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://k2radio.com/offensive-survey-leads-to-buffalo-head-coach-resignation/|title=Offensive Survey Leads To Buffalo Head Coach Resignation|last=Snyder|first=Karen|website=K2 Radio|date=November 9, 2011 |language=en|access-date=November 12, 2019}}</ref>


The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
Buffalo has a [[public library]], the Johnson County Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://publiclibraries.com/state/wyoming/ | title=Wyoming Public Libraries | publisher=PublicLibraries.com | access-date=June 13, 2019}}</ref>

==Area media==

===Newspapers===
{{advert|date=May 2023}}
The Mini Publications Center is a Wyoming non-profit and registered [[501 (c)(3)]] organization,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bighornmountainexpress.com/ |title=BigHornMountainExpress.com |access-date=December 28, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111180315/http://bighornmountainexpress.com/ |archive-date=January 11, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> dedicated to helping regional community and small businesses grow and prosper through free and low cost community services, using both print and online media journalism focused on the needs of rural communities. MPC runs an [[internet café]], has a local gallery in the café, and is starting its 14th year publishing a free local community newspaper, ''The Mini'', published twice a week. An online version, BigHornMountainExpress.com, expands to include the whole [[Big Horn Mountains]] region of north central Wyoming. MPC runs the BigHornMountainExpress.com as a rural community news site, as well as an educational website, instructing how to write about the arts, their community, and small business advice. The MPC is also working to create a community learning or community college course certification in running a rural community news service and for developing citizen journalists of all ages and backgrounds. They adhere to the best principles of [[citizen journalism]] for rural communities.

''The Buffalo Bulletin'' has served as the newspaper of record in Johnson County since 1884.<ref name="Buffalo Bulletin Employee Handbook">''Buffalo Bulletin Employee Handbook''</ref> The paper is published once a week on Thursdays. It has been family owned and operated for three generations. Robb Hicks, the current owner and publisher of the paper, purchased the Bulletin from his father Jim Hicks in 1996. Hicks owns newspapers across Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Idaho, and Washington.<ref name="Buffalo Bulletin Employee Handbook"/>

===Radio===
* [[KBBS]] AM 1450 "Classic Country"
* [[KBUW]] FM 90.5 Wyoming [[public broadcasting|Public Radio]]
* [[KHRW]] FM 92.7 "The Eagle"
* [[KLGT]] FM 96.5 "KIX 96.5"
* [[KZZS]] FM 98.3 "The Peak"
* "307 Net Radio"


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|4.46|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 14, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 25, 2012 }}</ref>[[File:Panorama of Buffalo, Wyoming at the base of the Bighorn Mountains.jpg|thumbnail|center|800px|Buffalo at the base of the Bighorn Mountains]]
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|4.46|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 14, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 25, 2012 }}</ref>

== Transportation ==
Buffalo is located near the northern terminus of [[Interstate 25 in Wyoming|Interstate 25]], where it joins with [[Interstate 90 in Wyoming|Interstate 90]].

The city is served by a [[general aviation]] airfield, the [[Johnson County Airport (Wyoming)]], which does not have scheduled passenger air service.

Airports in the region which do have airline service include:

* [[Sheridan, Wyoming|Sheridan]] ([[Sheridan County Airport|SHR]]) - Approx. 1/2-hour drive to Buffalo
* [[Gillette, Wyoming|Gillette]] ([[Gillette–Campbell County Airport|GCC]]) - Approx. 1-hour drive to Buffalo
* [[Casper, Wyoming|Casper]] ([[Casper–Natrona County International Airport|CPR]]) - Approx. 1.5-hour drive to Buffalo
* [[Billings, Montana|Billings]] ([[Billings Logan International Airport|BIL]]) - Approx. 2+hours drive to Buffalo
{{Clear}}

===Public transport===
Buffalo and its surroundings are served by the [[Buffalo Area Transit System]] which is a paratransit service operated by the [[Buffalo Senior Center]]<ref name="Transit">{{cite web |title=Buffalo Area Transit System |url=http://buffaloseniorcenter.com/services/bats/ |publisher=Buffalo Senior Center |access-date=October 1, 2020}}</ref> Buffalo Area Transit System also offers trips to [[Sheridan, Wyoming|Sheridan]] and [[Casper, Wyoming|Casper]].


==Climate==
===Climate===


According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Buffalo has a [[cold semi-arid climate]], abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Buffalo was {{convert|106|°F}} on August 5, 1979, while the coldest temperature recorded was {{convert|-40|°F}} on January 17, 1930.<ref name=NOWData />
According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Buffalo has a [[cold semi-arid climate]], abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Buffalo was {{convert|106|°F}} on August 5, 1979, while the coldest temperature recorded was {{convert|-40|°F}} on January 17, 1930.<ref name=NOWData />
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==Government and infrastructure==
The [[Wyoming Department of Health]] Veteran's Home of Wyoming, an assisted living facility for veterans and their dependents, is located in Buffalo.<ref>"[http://wdh.state.wy.us/vets/index.html Veterans' Home of Wyoming] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090513042155/http://wdh.state.wy.us/vets/index.html |date=2009-05-13 }}." [[Wyoming Department of Health]]. Retrieved on December 12, 2010. "Veterans’ Home of Wyoming 700 Veterans’ Lane Buffalo, WY 82834-9402."</ref><ref>"[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US5610685&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on Buffalo city, Wyoming]{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on December 12, 2010.</ref> The facility was operated by the [[Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform]] until that agency was dissolved as a result of a state constitutional amendment passed in November 1990.<ref name="CorrectionsHist">"[http://doc.state.wy.us/about/index.html About the Department of Corrections]." [[Wyoming Department of Corrections]]. Retrieved on August 22, 2010.</ref> Buffalo also has an airport named Johnson County Airport/KBYG.

==Education==
[[File:Panorama of Buffalo, Wyoming at the base of the Bighorn Mountains.jpg|thumbnail|center|800px|Buffalo at the base of the Bighorn Mountains]]
Public education in the city of Buffalo is provided by [[Johnson County School District Number 1|Johnson County School District #1]]. Schools serving the city include Meadowlark Elementary School (grades K-2) Cloud Peak Elementary School (grades 3–5), Clear Creek Middle School (grades 6–8), and [[Buffalo High School (Wyoming)|Buffalo High School]] (grades 9–12). Buffalo High School was in the national news spotlight after the (former) head football coach, distributed an offensive "hurt feelings report" in November 2011. This attention brought several heated school board meetings and eventually lead to the resignation of Lynch as the head football coach.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/13/pat-lynch-embattled-wyomi_n_1090995.html | work=Huffington Post | first=Emmeline | last=Zhao | title=High School Football Coach Issued Shockingly Offensive 'Hurt Feelings' Survey | date=November 13, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://k2radio.com/offensive-survey-leads-to-buffalo-head-coach-resignation/|title=Offensive Survey Leads To Buffalo Head Coach Resignation|last=Snyder|first=Karen|website=K2 Radio|date=November 9, 2011 |language=en|access-date=November 12, 2019}}</ref>

Buffalo has a [[public library]], the Johnson County Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://publiclibraries.com/state/wyoming/ | title=Wyoming Public Libraries | publisher=PublicLibraries.com | access-date=June 13, 2019}}</ref>

== Transportation ==
Buffalo is located near the northern terminus of [[Interstate 25 in Wyoming|Interstate 25]], where it joins with [[Interstate 90 in Wyoming|Interstate 90]].

The city is served by a [[general aviation]] airfield, the [[Johnson County Airport (Wyoming)]], which does not have scheduled passenger air service.

Airports in the region which do have airline service include:

* [[Sheridan, Wyoming|Sheridan]] ([[Sheridan County Airport|SHR]]) - Approx. 1/2-hour drive to Buffalo
* [[Gillette, Wyoming|Gillette]] ([[Gillette–Campbell County Airport|GCC]]) - Approx. 1-hour drive to Buffalo
* [[Casper, Wyoming|Casper]] ([[Casper–Natrona County International Airport|CPR]]) - Approx. 1.5-hour drive to Buffalo
* [[Billings, Montana|Billings]] ([[Billings Logan International Airport|BIL]]) - Approx. 2+hours drive to Buffalo
{{Clear}}

===Public transport===
Buffalo and its surroundings are served by the [[Buffalo Area Transit System]] which is a paratransit service operated by the [[Buffalo Senior Center]]<ref name="Transit">{{cite web |title=Buffalo Area Transit System |url=http://buffaloseniorcenter.com/services/bats/ |publisher=Buffalo Senior Center |access-date=October 1, 2020}}</ref> Buffalo Area Transit System also offers trips to [[Sheridan, Wyoming|Sheridan]] and [[Casper, Wyoming|Casper]].

Intercity bus service to the city is provided by [[Express Arrow]] and [[Jefferson Lines]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://expressarrow.com/locations/|title=Express Arrow Locations|access-date=July 20, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jeffersonlines.com/bus-stops/wyoming/|title=Wyoming Bus Stops|access-date=July 20, 2023}}</ref>

==Media==
===Radio===
* [[KBBS]] AM 1450 "Classic Country"
* [[KBTG (FM)|KBTG]] FM 88.3 "Buffalo's Traditional Gospel"
* [[KBUW]] FM 90.5 Wyoming [[public broadcasting|Public Radio]]
* [[KLGT]] FM 96.5 "KIX 96.5"
* [[KZZS]] FM 98.3 "The Peak"


==Notable people==
==Notable people==

Latest revision as of 06:14, 14 November 2024

Buffalo, Wyoming
City
Occidental Hotel in Buffalo
Occidental Hotel in Buffalo
Location of Buffalo in Johnson County, Wyoming
Location of Buffalo in Johnson County, Wyoming
Coordinates: 44°20′33″N 106°42′50″W / 44.34250°N 106.71389°W / 44.34250; -106.71389[1]
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyJohnson
Government
 • MayorShane J. Schrader
Area
[2]
 • Total
4.48 sq mi (11.61 km2)
 • Land4.48 sq mi (11.61 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
4,708 ft (1,435 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
4,415
 • Estimate 
(2023)[4]
4,621
 • Density1,020.98/sq mi (394.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
82834, 82840
Area code307
FIPS code56-10685[5]
GNIS feature ID2409934[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

Buffalo is a city in and the county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States.[6] The population was 4,415 at the 2020 census,[3] down from 4,585 at the 2010 census. The city had experienced an economic boom due to methane production from the Coal Bed Methane Extraction method used in the Powder River Basin and surrounding areas.[7] With the decline of methane production, Buffalo's population has stabilized since the 2010 Census. Even though energy is a vital part of its economy, agriculture, tourism, and recreation are three other major components. Buffalo is located at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. The city is located almost equidistant between Yellowstone Park and Mount Rushmore.[citation needed]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18901,087—
1900710−34.7%
19101,36892.7%
19201,77229.5%
19301,749−1.3%
19402,30231.6%
19502,67416.2%
19602,9078.7%
19703,39416.8%
19803,79911.9%
19903,302−13.1%
20003,90018.1%
20104,58517.6%
20204,415−3.7%
2023 (est.)4,6214.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2000 census

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As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 3,900 people, 1,718 households, and 1,042 families living in the city. The population density was 1,104.8 people per square mile (426.6/km2). There were 1,842 housing units at an average density of 521.8 per square mile (201.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.46% White, 0.10% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population.

There were 1,718 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,392, and the median income for a family was $40,683. Males had a median income of $28,716 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,054. About 6.7% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

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As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 4,585 people, 2,080 households, and 1,198 families living in the city. The population density was 1,028.0 inhabitants per square mile (396.9/km2). There were 2,300 housing units at an average density of 515.7 per square mile (199.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.3% African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 2,080 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.46 square miles (11.55 km2), all land.[9]

Climate

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According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Buffalo has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Buffalo was 106 °F (41 °C) on August 5, 1979, while the coldest temperature recorded was −40 °F (−40 °C) on January 17, 1930.[10]

Climate data for Buffalo, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1899–2020
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 71
(22) 		77
(25) 		78
(26) 		88
(31) 		91
(33) 		102
(39) 		105
(41) 		106
(41) 		101
(38) 		91
(33) 		80
(27) 		71
(22) 		106
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 58.8
(14.9) 		57.6
(14.2) 		68.3
(20.2) 		76.0
(24.4) 		83.2
(28.4) 		91.0
(32.8) 		96.4
(35.8) 		94.6
(34.8) 		90.9
(32.7) 		80.6
(27.0) 		67.7
(19.8) 		58.5
(14.7) 		97.3
(36.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 36.0
(2.2) 		36.5
(2.5) 		46.5
(8.1) 		53.4
(11.9) 		62.4
(16.9) 		73.0
(22.8) 		82.8
(28.2) 		81.8
(27.7) 		71.8
(22.1) 		57.2
(14.0) 		44.9
(7.2) 		36.3
(2.4) 		56.9
(13.8)
Daily mean °F (°C) 23.4
(−4.8) 		24.2
(−4.3) 		33.2
(0.7) 		40.5
(4.7) 		49.7
(9.8) 		59.5
(15.3) 		68.0
(20.0) 		66.3
(19.1) 		56.7
(13.7) 		43.4
(6.3) 		32.1
(0.1) 		23.7
(−4.6) 		43.4
(6.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 10.7
(−11.8) 		11.9
(−11.2) 		19.9
(−6.7) 		27.6
(−2.4) 		37.0
(2.8) 		45.9
(7.7) 		53.1
(11.7) 		50.8
(10.4) 		41.7
(5.4) 		29.6
(−1.3) 		19.4
(−7.0) 		11.0
(−11.7) 		29.9
(−1.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −10.7
(−23.7) 		−6.8
(−21.6) 		3.1
(−16.1) 		15.8
(−9.0) 		26.3
(−3.2) 		36.8
(2.7) 		45.6
(7.6) 		42.6
(5.9) 		29.9
(−1.2) 		14.7
(−9.6) 		1.8
(−16.8) 		−7.8
(−22.1) 		−17.5
(−27.5)
Record low °F (°C) −40
(−40) 		−37
(−38) 		−27
(−33) 		−15
(−26) 		13
(−11) 		27
(−3) 		32
(0) 		30
(−1) 		9
(−13) 		−8
(−22) 		−26
(−32) 		−38
(−39) 		−40
(−40)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.44
(11) 		0.53
(13) 		0.72
(18) 		1.49
(38) 		2.80
(71) 		2.16
(55) 		1.39
(35) 		0.75
(19) 		1.28
(33) 		1.25
(32) 		0.51
(13) 		0.43
(11) 		13.75
(349)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 6.6
(17) 		7.4
(19) 		6.5
(17) 		4.2
(11) 		0.9
(2.3) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.7
(1.8) 		3.5
(8.9) 		5.9
(15) 		7.0
(18) 		42.7
(110)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 5.4 6.7 6.4 8.4 11.7 10.0 7.6 5.9 6.0 7.1 4.7 4.8 84.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 4.7 6.0 3.9 2.3 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.8 3.4 4.6 27.3
Source 1: NOAA[11]
Source 2: National Weather Service[10]

Government and infrastructure

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The Wyoming Department of Health Veteran's Home of Wyoming, an assisted living facility for veterans and their dependents, is located in Buffalo.[12][13] The facility was operated by the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform until that agency was dissolved as a result of a state constitutional amendment passed in November 1990.[14] Buffalo also has an airport named Johnson County Airport/KBYG.

Education

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Buffalo at the base of the Bighorn Mountains

Public education in the city of Buffalo is provided by Johnson County School District #1. Schools serving the city include Meadowlark Elementary School (grades K-2) Cloud Peak Elementary School (grades 3–5), Clear Creek Middle School (grades 6–8), and Buffalo High School (grades 9–12). Buffalo High School was in the national news spotlight after the (former) head football coach, distributed an offensive "hurt feelings report" in November 2011. This attention brought several heated school board meetings and eventually lead to the resignation of Lynch as the head football coach.[15][16]

Buffalo has a public library, the Johnson County Library.[17]

Transportation

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Buffalo is located near the northern terminus of Interstate 25, where it joins with Interstate 90.

The city is served by a general aviation airfield, the Johnson County Airport (Wyoming), which does not have scheduled passenger air service.

Airports in the region which do have airline service include:

Public transport

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Buffalo and its surroundings are served by the Buffalo Area Transit System which is a paratransit service operated by the Buffalo Senior Center[18] Buffalo Area Transit System also offers trips to Sheridan and Casper.

Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Express Arrow and Jefferson Lines.[19][20]

Media

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Radio

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Notable people

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Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum in Buffalo

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Buffalo, Wyoming
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Buffalo city, Wyoming". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  7. ^ Coal Bed Methane: Following busy year, Wyoming tries to cope with coalbed growing pains Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, Billings Gazette, January 7, 2004
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  10. ^ a b "NOAA Online Weather Data". National Weather Service. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  11. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Veterans' Home of Wyoming Archived 2009-05-13 at the Wayback Machine." Wyoming Department of Health. Retrieved on December 12, 2010. "Veterans’ Home of Wyoming 700 Veterans’ Lane Buffalo, WY 82834-9402."
  13. ^ "Buffalo city, Wyoming[permanent dead link‍]." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on December 12, 2010.
  14. ^ "About the Department of Corrections." Wyoming Department of Corrections. Retrieved on August 22, 2010.
  15. ^ Zhao, Emmeline (November 13, 2011). "High School Football Coach Issued Shockingly Offensive 'Hurt Feelings' Survey". Huffington Post.
  16. ^ Snyder, Karen (November 9, 2011). "Offensive Survey Leads To Buffalo Head Coach Resignation". K2 Radio. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  17. ^ "Wyoming Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  18. ^ "Buffalo Area Transit System". Buffalo Senior Center. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  19. ^ "Express Arrow Locations". Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  20. ^ "Wyoming Bus Stops". Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  21. ^ "Mathew W. Pitsch". arkansashouse.org. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
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