Buffalo County GIS Maps
Buffalo County, Nebraska, has 50,084 residents across 26,155 parcels and covers 968.2 square miles. The population grew 8.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Buffalo County is 31019.
Kearney is the county's largest population center. Buffalo County also includes 12 zip codes, 10 public school districts and 44 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Buffalo County Trends
- Population
- 50,084▴
- Median Home Value
- $236,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 9,249▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Buffalo County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Buffalo County Parcels
Buffalo County has 26,155 mapped parcels covering 613,501 acres. The median assessed value is $249,865. The median lot size is 0.35 acres. 5,545 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1978 or earlier. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 69.7%. Browse the interactive Buffalo County Parcel viewer here.
Buffalo County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 26,155 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 18,235 | 69.7% |
| Land use code | 26,155 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 26,155 | 100% |
| Land value | 26,155 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 26,155 | 100% |
| Acreage | 26,155 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 26,155 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Buffalo County parcel records.
Buffalo County Population
Buffalo County had 50,084 residents in 2020. That was 8.6% higher than in 2010. Buffalo County added 7,825 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 52 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Kearney, Kearney and Gibbon.
Population Trend in Buffalo County NE
Buffalo County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Buffalo County Zip Codes
Buffalo County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Kearney (68845), Kearney (68847) and Gibbon (68840). Kearney is the largest zip by population, with about 20,304 residents or 41% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 83% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Buffalo County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68845 | Kearney | 20,304 | ▴ 4% |
| 68847 | Kearney | 18,458 | ▴ 11.8% |
| 68840 | Gibbon | 2,946 | ▴ 0% |
| 68869 | Ravenna | 2,216 | ▴ 0.6% |
| 68836 | Elm Creek | 1,789 | ▴ 6% |
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Buffalo County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Buffalo County Demographics
Buffalo County has a median age of 34.6, which makes the county a little younger than Nebraska overall. About 23% of residents are under 18, while 16% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 34.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Buffalo County NE
Median Age
34.6
Under 18
23%
Age 65+
16%
Bachelor's+
34.6%
Buffalo County School Districts
Buffalo County is served by 10 public school districts with 9,249 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Kearney Public Schools, Gibbon Public Schools and Centura Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 77% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Buffalo County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Public Schools | 6,066 | 65.6% | ▴ 0% |
| Gibbon Public Schools | 575 | 6.2% | ▴ 0.9% |
| Centura Public Schools | 463 | 5% | ▾ -4.5% |
| Ravenna Public Schools | 412 | 4.5% | ▴ 2.7% |
| Elm Creek Public Schools | 364 | 3.9% | ▴ 2% |
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Buffalo County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Buffalo County Housing & Real Estate
Buffalo County has a median home value of $236,800 and a median gross rent of $911. About 65% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $399,175 and homes spent about 53 days on the market.
Buffalo County Housing Mix
Buffalo County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Buffalo County Housing Trends
Buffalo County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County has 2,721 business listings across 535 categories. The largest categories in Buffalo County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (62, 2.3%), ATMs (42, 1.5%), and Hair Salons (39, 1.4%). The full Buffalo County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Buffalo County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Buffalo County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 62 | 2.3% |
| ATMs | 42 | 1.5% |
| Hair Salons | 39 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 38 | 1.4% |
| Gas Stations | 38 | 1.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 36 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 36 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 35 | 1.3% |
| Fast Food | 32 | 1.2% |
| Professional Services | 32 | 1.2% |
Buffalo County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Randall Hall | Accommodation | Kearney |
| Hellman Main Coslor & Kathol Pc Cpa's | Accountant | Kearney |
| POND TINI | Active Life | Elm Creek |
| Spracklin Chiropractic | Acupuncture | Kearney |
| Sweet Sensations | Adult Entertainment | Kearney |
| Advertising Unlimited LLC | Advertising Agency | Kearney |
| KAAPA Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | Kearney |
| Select Sprayers and Equipment | Agricultural Service | Kearney |
| The Andersons Grain Elevator | Agriculture | Kearney |
| Kearney Regional Airport | Airport | Kearney |
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Buffalo County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Buffalo County Basemaps
Buffalo County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Buffalo County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Buffalo County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.