Buffalo township, South Dakota
Buffalo township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Buffalo township is a geographic entity located in Marshall County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 137. The land area covers 28.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 137 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs | ±42.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 50 | ±37 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 96 | ±46 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 50 | ±37 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 46 | ±29 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,447 | ±$38,978 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,513 | ±$11,596 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±15.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 64 | ±68 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 52% | ±43.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BUFFALO
GUS Population: 137 (2024)
ID: 175477
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
2025 S DAKOTA AVE, SIOUX FALLS SD 57105-2917
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COUNTY OF MARSHALL
GUS Population: 4,395 (2024)
ID: 174998
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 130, BRITTON SD 57430-0130
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Buffalo | KG-05 | Buffalo, SD | |
| Regular School Buffalo | 09-12 | Buffalo, SD | |
| Regular School Buffalo | 06-08 | Buffalo, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Waubay, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sisseton, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Sisseton, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Agency Village, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Sisseton, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 6 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sisseton Wahpeton College
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College | 11.6 mi away | 12572 BIA Rd 700, Sisseton, SD, 57262 |
60569839661100
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SISSETON WAHPETON COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | BIA ROAD 700, SISSETON, SD, 57262 |
(605) 698-3966
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SISSETON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 305 E MAPLE ST, SISSETON, SD, 57262 |
(605) 698-7391
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WAUBAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 94 NORTH MAIN ST, WAUBAY, SD, 57273 |
(605) 947-4748
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BROWNS VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.0 mi away | 15 3RD STREET S, BROWNS VALLEY, MN, 56219 |
(320) 695-2318
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WEBSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 800 MAIN STREET, WEBSTER, SD, 57274 |
(605) 345-3263
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROY LAKE, SD US, located 9.5 miles from Buffalo township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.6° | 2.6° | 12.1° | 0.55" | 6.6" |
| February | 25.6° | 5.2° | 15.4° | 0.63" | 9.2" |
| March | 37.8° | 17.6° | 27.7° | 0.98" | 7.0" |
| April | 53.0° | 31.9° | 42.4° | 2.06" | 7.2" |
| May | 66.9° | 45.9° | 56.4° | 3.15" | 0.2" |
| June | 76.4° | 57.7° | 67.1° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.8° | 62.2° | 72.0° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.5° | 60.2° | 70.3° | 2.62" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 51.0° | 61.3° | 2.50" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.8° | 37.3° | 47.1° | 2.21" | 2.5" |
| November | 40.1° | 23.0° | 31.5° | 0.85" | 4.3" |
| December | 27.2° | 9.6° | 18.4° | 0.76" | 11.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Eden town | Town | 6.4 mi | — |
| Long Hollow CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Lake City town | Town | 9.7 mi | — |
| Agency Village CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
| Grenville town | Town | 11.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4609108220. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.