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Buffalo County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Buffalo County has 13,318 residents, down 0.1% since 2020 (-0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 313 households moved in and 384 moved out (-71 net), while a net $3.4M of income left. Median household income is $70,479, the median home $213,300 and median rent $876 a month.
In Wisconsin: 56th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 72nd of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 40th of 72 counties for median household income · 45th of 72 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau County, WI | 51 | $2.6M |
| Eau Claire County, WI | 47 | $2.5M |
| Winona County, MN | 32 | $1.4M |
| La Crosse County, WI | 20 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Buffalo County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire County, WI | 59 | $3.8M |
| Winona County, MN | 46 | $2.2M |
| Pepin County, WI | 30 | $1.8M |
| Trempealeau County, WI | 30 | $1.4M |
BizyFi in Buffalo County
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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.