Buffalo, Missouri
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −33.3% |
| 2008 | −29.5% |
| 2012 | −37.1% |
| 2016 | −58.1% |
| 2020 | −53.2% |
| 2024 | −55.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 21.8%Harris290 | 77.0%Trump1,026 | 1.3% | R+55.2 | R+2.0 | R+53.7 | 1,333 | |
| R | 22.5%Biden267 | 75.7%Trump900 | 1.9% | R+53.2 | D+4.8 | R+57.7 | 1,189 | |
| R | 18.8%Clinton213 | 76.8%Trump872 | 4.4% | R+58.1 | R+20.9 | R+60.2 | 1,135 | |
| R | 30.5%Obama365 | 67.6%Romney810 | 1.9% | R+37.1 | R+7.6 | R+41.0 | 1,198 | |
| R | 34.4%Obama467 | 63.9%McCain868 | 1.8% | R+29.5 | D+3.7 | R+36.8 | 1,359 | |
| R | 33.3%Kerry425 | 66.6%Bush849 | 0.1% | R+33.3 | — | R+30.8 | 1,275 |
Buffalo sits in the Border South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 58.1 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 55.2 points.
A population of 3,417, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $39,896 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Buffalo, Missouri vote in 2024?
In 2024, Buffalo, Missouri voted Republican by 55.2 points (R+55.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,333 votes cast, 290 went Democratic and 1,026 went Republican.
How many people live in Buffalo, Missouri?
Buffalo, Missouri has a population of 3,417 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Buffalo, Missouri?
Median household income in Buffalo, Missouri is $39,896 — below the national median of $80,734. The Missouri state median is $70,702.
What is the political history of Buffalo, Missouri?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Buffalo, Missouri from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.