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Buhl

Minnesota · 946 residents (2025 est.) · 3.307 sq mi
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Buhl has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $127,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,022
+4%since 2000
from 983 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+21%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:946 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8289141K1K1K1990201020202024Buhl
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,574 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,258
+138%since 2000
from $14,828 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+4%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,700
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,043
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+74%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(932)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(944)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(66)
Diversity Score17.8%(182)
Diversity Score
18
+387%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buhl, Minnesota?

Buhl, Minnesota has about 1,022 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buhl, Minnesota?

The typical household in Buhl, Minnesota earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buhl, Minnesota expensive?

In Buhl, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $127,700, and the typical rent is about $1,043 a month.

How educated are people in Buhl, Minnesota?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Buhl, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buhl, Minnesota?

About 3.8% of people in Buhl, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buhl, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Buhl, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 112 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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