Buffalo, Kentucky is a rural town located in the south of Kentucky. With a population of 1,701 people according to the US Census Bureau in 2019, Buffalo has an average population density of 48 people per square mile. This small town has a variety of businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events. For shopping needs there are places such as Countryside Market, Buffalo General Store and Rockcastle Florist. For outdoor recreation during the warm months there is camping and hiking at Rockcastle River Trail or fishing and boating on the nearby Herrington lake. Organizations like Chamber of Commerce host events year round encouraging residents to get engaged with their community. Sporting events include golfing at Rockcastle County Golf Course or attending a local football game in the fall.
The population in Buffalo (zip 42716) is 1,701. There are 47 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Buffalo (zip 42716) is 46.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Buffalo (zip 42716) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Buffalo (zip 42716)
- 57.1% are married
- 18.5% are divorced
- 39.7% are married with children
- 15.5% have children, but are single
Race in Buffalo (zip 42716)
- 99.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander