Buffalo, Minnesota Population 2022
Buffalo is a city located in Wright County Minnesota. Buffalo has a 2020 population of 16,784. It is also the county seat of Wright County. Buffalo is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 8.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,504 in 2010.
The average household income in Buffalo is $96,911 with a poverty rate of 6.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $977 per month, and the median house value is $203,700. The median age in Buffalo is 36.5 years, 37 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
Buffalo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalowas:
- White: 97.52%
- Two or more races: 0.80%
- Asian: 0.77%
- Black or African American: 0.65%
- Other race: 0.17%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,808 | 97.52% |
| Two or More Races | 130 | 0.80% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 0.65% |
| Some Other Race | 27 | 0.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.09% |
Buffalo Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,163 | 2.56 | 71.6 |
| Married | 3,500 | 3.25 | 87.4 |
| Non Family | 1,926 | 1.22 | 50.3 |
| Female | 570 | 2.81 | 54.7 |
| Male | 167 | 2.76 | 46.1 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 2.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 303 | 2.91% |
| High School Graduate | 2,969 | 28.47% |
| Some College | 2,534 | 24.30% |
| Associates Degree | 1,136 | 10.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,518 | 24.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 703 | 6.74% |
Buffalo Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,058 | 9,569 | 3,183 |
| Asian | 125 | 98 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 86 | |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 57 | 9 |
| Black | 61 | 49 | |
| Other Race | 27 | 19 | |
| Native American | 12 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.65%.
$45,302
Average Earnings
$56,791
Average Male
$33,679
Average Female
Buffalo Language by Age
Buffalo Language
97.17% of Buffalo residents speak only English, while 2.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.17% of the population.
6.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.77%
Male Poverty Rate
6.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buffalo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is White, with 6.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.97%.
Buffalo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Buffalo Married by Age and Sex
Buffalo Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Buffalo Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 914 | 7.87% |
Buffalo Veterans by Education
7.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.58%
Born in Buffalo
98.16%
Native Born
1.84%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
1.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.16% of Buffalo residents were born in the United States, with 77.58% having been born in Minnesota. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,784 | 114 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 16,670 | 114 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 16,556 | 114 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 16,442 | 114 | 0.70% |
| 2018 | 16,328 | 131 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 16,197 | 106 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 16,091 | 92 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 15,999 | 88 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 15,911 | 101 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 15,810 | 81 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 15,729 | 83 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 15,646 | 142 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 15,504 | 5,407 | 4.38% |
| 2000 | 10,097 | 3,241 | 3.95% |
| 1990 | 6,856 | 2,296 | 4.16% |
| 1980 | 4,560 | 1,285 | 3.37% |
| 1970 | 3,275 | 0.00% |