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Buffalo County, Nebraska

Buffalo County is a county in Nebraska with FIPS code 31019 and an estimated population of 50,697 (Census 2023), 5th largest of 93 in the state.

County facts

Name
Buffalo County
State
Nebraska
Type
county
FIPS code
31019
State FIPS
31
Population (2023)
50,697
Change since 2020
+1.0%
State rank
5 of 93

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Nebraska

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Buffalo County?

Buffalo County, Nebraska has the five-digit FIPS code 31019: 31 for the state and 019 for the county.

What state is Buffalo County in?

Buffalo County is in Nebraska.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.