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Buffalo County, NE: growth, migration and housing
Buffalo County has 51,172 residents, up 1.9% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,349 households moved in and 1,302 moved out (+47 net), while a net $6.3M of income left. Median household income is $75,911, the median home $246,400 and median rent $936 a month.
In Nebraska: 20th of 93 counties for 5-year population growth · 12th of 80 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 21st of 93 counties for median household income · 8th of 93 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Buffalo County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson County, NE | 96 | $4.1M |
| Lancaster County, NE | 90 | $4.2M |
| Hall County, NE | 83 | $6.1M |
| Kearney County, NE | 69 | $3.8M |
| Lincoln County, NE | 58 | $2.4M |
| Adams County, NE | 50 | $2.9M |
| Douglas County, NE | 44 | $1.8M |
| Phelps County, NE | 43 | $2.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Buffalo County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County, NE | 138 | $9.6M |
| Douglas County, NE | 100 | $5.0M |
| Kearney County, NE | 91 | $5.3M |
| Hall County, NE | 86 | $3.8M |
| Dawson County, NE | 55 | $2.8M |
| Phelps County, NE | 48 | $2.8M |
| Adams County, NE | 36 | $1.6M |
| Lincoln County, NE | 29 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.