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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buffalo

Minnesota · 10,097 residents · 7.761 sq mi
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Buffalo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,573. Population has grown 47% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $122,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,097
+47%since 1990
from 6,856 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,301 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 883 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+4%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K9K12K15K17K1990201020202024Buffalo
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,573
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,721 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,424
+62%since 1990
from $13,198 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$541
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $406 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
27.9% rent
2.5
−5%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(6,794)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian0.7%(49)
Diversity Score3.8%(258)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(9,701)
Black0.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(112)
Asian0.7%(67)
Diversity Score5.7%(580)
6
+53%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.2%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
−7%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo, Minnesota?

Buffalo, Minnesota has about 10,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buffalo, Minnesota?

The typical household in Buffalo, Minnesota earns about $49,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo, Minnesota expensive?

In Buffalo, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $122,800, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo, Minnesota?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo, Minnesota?

About 5.1% of people in Buffalo, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buffalo, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Buffalo, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,241 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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