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Buffalo, Illinois

Village · Population 436 · #908 in Illinois
Buffalo, Illinois

Buffalo is a village in Mechanicsburg Township in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buffalo had a population of 447.

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About Buffalo

Set in the central part of Illinois, Buffalo is a tiny community, home to 436 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Buffalo is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,282 residents per square mile.

What Makes Buffalo Unique

  • One of 16 places in the US named Buffalo — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Buffalo

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Buffalo

  • Tri-City Elem School
  • Tri-City High School
  • Tri-City Jr High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)436
Rank in state#908 of 1,294
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density1,282/sq mi
Coordinates39.8499, -89.4091

🗺️ Map of Buffalo