COUNTY · SD
Buffalo County, South Dakota
Buffalo County is a county in South Dakota with FIPS code 46017 and an estimated population of 1,884 (Census 2023), 58th largest of 66 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Buffalo County
- State
- South Dakota
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 46017
- State FIPS
- 46
- Population (2023)
- 1,884
- Change since 2020
- -2.8%
- State rank
- 58 of 66
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Buffalo County?
Buffalo County, South Dakota has the five-digit FIPS code 46017: 46 for the state and 017 for the county.
What state is Buffalo County in?
Buffalo County is in South Dakota.
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.