Buffalo County, South Dakota Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

1,808

Diversity Score

35.7

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

Native American
78.2%%

Buffalo County, South Dakota 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, South Dakota Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Native American1,41478.2%
White (Non-Hispanic)31617.5%
Hispanic or Latino311.7%
Two or More Races301.7%
Other Race170.9%
Black / African American00.0%
Asian00.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Buffalo County, South Dakota

The largest racial or ethnic group in Buffalo County, South Dakota is Native American, which makes up 78.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Buffalo County, South Dakota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 35.7/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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