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Leon County

Population in July 2008: 1,973. Population change since 2000: +9.4%
 

Males: 931  (47.2%)
Females: 1,042  (52.8%)

Median resident age:  33.1 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 75831.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,746 (it was $25,625 in 2000)
Buffalo:  $35,746
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,211
Buffalo:  $19,211
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $81,357 (it was $44,300 in 2000)
Buffalo:  $81,357
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $88,082; Detached houses: $94,299; Townhouses or other attached units: $102,629; Mobile homes: $32,623
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Races in Buffalo:

  • White Non-Hispanic (67.2%)
  • Hispanic (17.0%)
  • Black (14.8%)
  • Other race (11.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Buffalo: 75.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (19.3%), Irish (8.0%), German (5.9%), English (5.8%), French (1.3%), Scotch-Irish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 4.02 square miles.

Population density: 491 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Buffalo

  • High school or higher: 63.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Buffalo city

  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

216 residents are foreign born (11.5% Latin America).

This city:  12.0%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Buffalo, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Buffalo to the number of sex offenders is 247 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Buffalo:  1.1% ($467)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bryan, TX (57.9 miles , pop. 65,660).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Southeast Montgomery, TX (95.0 miles , pop. 208,076).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (101.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Jewett, TX (2.9 miles ), Butler, TX (3.8 miles ), Centerville, TX (3.9 miles ), Oakwood, TX (3.9 miles ), Teague, TX (4.2 miles ), Personville, TX (4.2 miles ), Fairfield, TX (4.3 miles ), Marquez, TX (4.4 miles ).

Latitude: 31.46 N, Longitude: 96.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 903

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Population change in the 1990s: +241 (+15.4%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (29%)
  • Metal and metal products (13%)
  • Mining (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Gasoline stations (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Construction laborers (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)



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Buffalo-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/1953, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 52.1 miles away from the Buffalo city center killed 114 people and injured 597 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/15/1987, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.5 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 59 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.



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Birthplace of: Seth McKinney - 2005 NFL player (Miami Dolphins, born: Jun 12, 1979).


Hospitals/medical centers near Buffalo:
  • EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER - FAIRFIELD (about 22 miles; FAIRFIELD, TX)
  • LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER (about 29 miles; GROESBECK, TX)
  • PARKVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; MEXIA, TX)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Buffalo:
  • NAVARRO COLLEGE (about 49 miles; CORSICANA, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,842)
  • TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; ATHENS, TX; FT enrollment: 2,858)
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; COLLEGE STATION, TX; FT enrollment: 41,117)
  • SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; HUNTSVILLE, TX; FT enrollment: 10,429)
  • TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE-WACO (about 62 miles; WACO, TX; FT enrollment: 3,218)
  • BAYLOR UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; WACO, TX; FT enrollment: 13,183)
  • MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; WACO, TX; FT enrollment: 3,658)
Public elementary/middle schools in Buffalo:
  • BUFFALO Elementary (Students: 355; Location: HWY 79; Grades: PK-5; Our rating: 54)
  • BUFFALO MIDDLE (Students: 188; Location: BISON TRL; Grades: 6-8; Our rating: 49)
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Library in Buffalo:
  • BUFFALO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $32,044; Location: 1005 HILL ST; 13,000 books; 60 audio materials; 130 video materials; 2 serial subscriptions)

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Reservoir: Cain Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Best Western Craig's Inn (IH-45 And US 79), Comfort Inn (2620 East Commerce Street), Comfort Inn Buffalo (2620 West Commerce).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.1%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  23.5%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.8%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Buffalo, TX


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Buffalo compared to Texas state average:

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Buffalo (2009 data):
  • Community National Bank & Trust of Texas: Buffalo Branch at 906 North Buffalo Ave, branch established on 1999-12-16. Info updated 2008-06-03: Bank assets: $318.5 mil, Deposits: $267.0 mil, headquarters in Corsicana, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bank Holdings Of Texas, Inc.
  • Citizens State Bank: at Commerce (Us Hwy 79) & Humphrey Sts., branch established on 1925-01-01. Info updated 2009-01-29: Bank assets: $262.1 mil, Deposits: $233.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Industry Bancshares, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Buffalo, Texas
  • Economy Inn, Hwy 79 West & Ih-45, Buffalo, TX 75831, Phone: (903) 322-4202
  • Comfort Inn, 2620 Commerce, Buffalo, TX 75831, Phone: (903) 322-9090, Fax: (903) 322-3550
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2004 Presidential Election results in Leon County Texas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (57%)
  • Utility gas (37%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)


Religion statistics for Buffalo

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchOther religions
Adherents44.6%18.4%15.7%8.1%13.2%
Congregations16.9%20.3%30.5%5.1%27.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$5,102$30,6120$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,521$42,2520$0
Judicial and Legal 1$2,808$33,6961$664
Police Protection - Officers 6$18,106$36,2121$1,090
Streets and Highways 1$1,652$19,8240$0
Sewerage 1$2,073$24,8760$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$1,107
Water Supply 3$8,654$34,6161$509
Local Libraries 1$2,808$33,6961$567
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,107
Totals for Government 16$44,724$33,5436$5,044



9.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,522 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.22%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Harris County, TX  1.57% ($53,250 average AGI)
from Montgomery County, TX  0.60% ($34,031)
from Anderson County, TX  0.56% ($33,367)


8.26% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,155 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.26%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Brazos County, TX  0.77% ($33,073 average AGI)
to Harris County, TX  0.75% ($37,850)
to Anderson County, TX  0.58% ($31,516)


Strongest AM radio stations in Buffalo:
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KBBW (1010 AM; 10 kW; WACO-MARLIN, TX; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING OF TEXAS)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KZNE (1150 AM; 10 kW; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Buffalo:
  • KNES (99.1 FM; FAIRFIELD, TX; Owner: J & J COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBHT (93.5 FM; CROCKETT, TX; Owner: NICOL BROADCASTING LTD.)
  • KTCJ (105.9 FM; CENTERVILLE, TX; Owner: GOOD SAMARITAN COMMUNICATIONS OF PIOCHE, INC.)
  • KMVL-FM (100.5 FM; MADISONVILLE, TX; Owner: LEON HUNT DBA HUNT BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Buffalo:
  • KYLE (Channel 28; BRYAN, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF BRYAN LICENSE CORP.)
  • K24DS (Channel 24; PALESTINE, TX; Owner: ETERNAL TRUTH NETWORK, INC.)

Buffalo, Texas:
  • Fatal accident count: 23
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 34
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 6
  • Fatalities: 25
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 64
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Texas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 164
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 248
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 46
  • Fatalities: 181
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 430
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 23
See more detailed statistics of Buffalo fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Buffalo)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • 1.4 Mi Ssw Of I45 On Hwy 79, Structure height: 140 m, Call Sign: WPBE624, Licensee ID: L00124833
    Assigned Frequencies : 861.587 MHz, 862.587 MHz, 863.587 MHz, 864.587 MHz, 865.587 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/30/2007, Expiration Date: 12/14/2017
    Registrant: Nextel Of Texas Inc Dba Nextel Communications, 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000
  • Buffalo Garland And Svc Rd 45, Type: Tower, Structure height: 87 m, Overall height: 91 m, Call Sign: WPPD349
    Assigned Frequencies : 157.740 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/29/1999, Expiration Date: 10/29/2009, Cancelation Date: 04/08/2002, Certifier: Kernon Crotty
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, 2120 L Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5
  • City Water Tower 8 Avant St, Call Sign: WXP643, Licensee ID: L00095745
    Assigned Frequencies : 37.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/13/1998, Expiration Date: 09/15/2003, Cancelation Date: 11/16/2003
    Registrant: City Of Buffalo, Buffalo, TX 75831
  • Highway 79 1.4miles South Of I45, Type: Tower, Structure height: 139.9 m, Call Sign: WPRL300
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.050 MHz, 452.350 MHz, 452.675 MHz, 451.787 MHz, 453.012 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/05/2005, Expiration Date: 11/07/2015, Certifier: Richard B Nally
    Registrant: Nalcom Wireless Communications Inc, 2200 S. Royall, Palestine, TX 75801, Phone: (903) 729-6300, Fax: (903) 723-2858, Email:
  • Lat: 31.789722 Lon: -96.104167, Call Sign: WPTS806
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.515 MHz, 30.8400 MHz, 35.0200 MHz, 31.2400 MHz, 151.835 MHz, 33.4000 MHz, 154.540 MHz, 33.1600 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/07/2001, Expiration Date: 12/07/2011, Certifier: Greg Lee
    Registrant: Hm Electronics, Inc., 6675 Mesa Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, Phone: (858) 535-6166, Fax: (858) 552-0139, Email:
  • 921 Hwy 75 South, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 152.4 m, Call Sign: WPWS411
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.005 MHz, 153.290 MHz, 153.005 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/14/2003, Expiration Date: 01/14/2013, Certifier: Ronald K Wray
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • Lat: 31.427389 Lon: -96.108000, Call Sign: WPZV989, Licensee ID: L00324371
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.962 MHz, 452.437 MHz, 452.850 MHz, 456.962 MHz, 457.437 MHz, 457.850 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/29/2004, Expiration Date: 03/29/2014, Certifier: Craig Deaton
    Registrant: Deatons Communications, Hwy 37 South, Winnsboro, TX 75494, Phone: (903) 342-3850, Fax: (903) 342-3860

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Buffalo)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 172DT , Serial Number: 17253770, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 06/26/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Trent A Mckinley, 5853 Hwy 79e, Buffalo, TX 75831
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-30A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4051B , Serial Number: 74-30723, Year manufactured: 1974
    Registrant (Individual): M E Carter, Rt 2 Box 89, Buffalo, TX 75831
  • Aircraft: BELL-CONTINENTAL COPTERS INC. 47G2 (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6V4 SERIES (210 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 47WJ , Serial Number: CC1-463, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 12/10/1971
    Registrant (Individual): Michael D Baker, 5395 Wcr 212, Buffalo, TX 75831


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 40
  • Hazardous Condition: 4
  • Good Intent Call: 6

Incident types - Buffalo


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