Buffalo

Village in Sangamon County, Illinois

Aerial view of Buffalo, Illinois
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Buffalo is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with 447 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dawson, 2.8 miles W.

About Buffalo

Buffalo is a village in Mechanicsburg Township in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buffalo had a population of 447. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Buffalo

Median household income
$56,250
Median home value
$112,100
Median rent
$533/mo
Median age
45.9
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Buffalo, IL population

Buffalo had 447 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census447
Density1,296 per sq mi (501 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Buffalo at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountySangamon County
TypeVillage
Population447 (2020)
Land area0.34 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates39.8499° N, 89.4091° W
ZIP code62515
Census code (GEOID)1709434

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Buffalo

What county is Buffalo in?

Buffalo is in Sangamon County, Illinois.

What is the population of Buffalo, IL?

447 people lived in Buffalo at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Buffalo, IL?

The ZIP code of Buffalo is 62515.

What is the elevation of Buffalo?

610 feet (186 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Buffalo?

Dawson (2.8 mi), Mechanicsburg (3.6 mi), Cornland (6.1 mi), Riverton (6.8 mi), Spaulding (7.3 mi).

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