The small unincorporated town of Buffalo Gap, SD is a great place to visit or live. With a population of only 439 the town is full of charm and community spirit. Located in Meade county the population density is one person per square mile, which is much lower than the United States average of 93 people per square mile.
The home of historic landmarks such as the E.C Badger Ranch and the Red Shirt Table Monument, Buffalo Gap also offers visitors and locals plenty to do in their free time year-round. There are plenty of businesses located in town such as Heartland Custom Meat Processing, Eddie’s Western Store & Saddle Shop; an ideal spot for ranching supplies and accessories, plus two gas stations to keep your vehicle running smoothly.
Outdoor activities abound for all season adventurers! The surrounding hills offer miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and more. If you are looking for water adventures nearby Pactola Reservoir offers fishing opportunities galore or a chance to take out a boat for an afternoon.
For those looking for organized sports activities, The Buffalo Gap Athletic Association hosts various sporting events throughout the year ranging from baseball to basketball leagues suitable for adults and kids alike - so everyone can get involved! There are also plenty of other organizations located in town which provide services such as volunteer firefighting teams and non-profit library associations - making Buffalo Gap an incredible community to be part of!
The population in Buffalo Gap (zip 57722) is 439. There are 1 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Buffalo Gap (zip 57722) is 61.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Buffalo Gap (zip 57722) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Buffalo Gap (zip 57722)
- 55.4% are married
- 37.8% are divorced
- 33.3% are married with children
- 4.9% have children, but are single
Race in Buffalo Gap (zip 57722)
- 71.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 18.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 10.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander