Buffalo County, Nebraska Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

50,579

Diversity Score

28.6

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.8%%

Buffalo County, Nebraska Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Buffalo County, Nebraska Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)42,36283.8%
Hispanic or Latino5,38510.6%
Two or More Races1,1952.4%
Asian8221.6%
Black / African American3920.8%
Other Race2440.5%
Native American1030.2%
Pacific Islander760.2%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Buffalo County, Nebraska

The largest racial or ethnic group in Buffalo County, Nebraska is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 83.8% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Buffalo County, Nebraska has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 28.6/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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