Buffalo County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Buffalo County, Nebraska
Buffalo County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
50,579
Median Age
35.1
Male Median
34.0
Female Median
36.4
Buffalo County, Nebraska Population Growth

Buffalo County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +11.3%%.
+11.3%% Growth
Buffalo County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Buffalo County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.1 | 50,579 |
| 2023 | 34.6 | 50,323 |
| 2022 | 34.2 | 50,103 |
| 2021 | 34.0 | 49,840 |
| 2020 | 33.8 | 49,594 |
| 2019 | 33.5 | 49,209 |
| 2018 | 33.3 | 49,030 |
| 2017 | 32.9 | 48,834 |
| 2016 | 32.6 | 48,402 |
| 2015 | 32.5 | 47,958 |
| 2014 | 32.5 | 47,388 |
| 2013 | 32.3 | 46,885 |
| 2012 | 32.3 | 46,330 |
| 2011 | 32.3 | 45,842 |
| 2010 | 32.0 | 45,437 |
Buffalo County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.9% |
| 18–24 | 14.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–54 | 23.0% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65+ | 16.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Buffalo County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 64.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Buffalo County, Nebraska
The median age in Buffalo County, Nebraska is 35.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Buffalo County, Nebraska is 50,579.
In Buffalo County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Buffalo County, Nebraska is aging.