Buffalo Lake, MN

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    635
    US Senator
    Amy Klobuchar
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    US Senator
    Tina Smith
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.8
    3.88% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.1%
    15.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,167
    16.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $113,400
    6.98% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    215
    11.2% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Buffalo Lake, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    91.3% of the residents in Buffalo Lake, MN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Buffalo Lake, MN was $113,400, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

    Most people in Buffalo Lake, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Buffalo Lake, MN was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Buffalo Lake, MN is home to a population of 635 people, from which 91.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.61% of Buffalo Lake, MN residents were born outside of the country (61 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (417 people) in Buffalo Lake, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 175 Other (Hispanic) and 13 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    91.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 91.3% of Buffalo Lake, MN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Buffalo Lake, MN was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Buffalo Lake, MN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      417 ± 67
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      175 ± 117
    3. Other (Non-Hispanic)
      13 ± 10
    30.9%
    Hispanic Population
    196 people

    In 2024, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (417 people) in Buffalo Lake, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 175 Other (Hispanic) and 13 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    30.9% of the people in Buffalo Lake, MN are hispanic (196 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Buffalo Lake, MN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      61,898 ± 6,075 people
    2. Somalia
      36,765 ± 4,692 people
    3. India
      31,170 ± 4,323 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,898 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,765 and India with 31,170.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.61%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    61 people
    8.89%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    59 people

    As of 2024, 9.61% of Buffalo Lake, MN residents (61 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Buffalo Lake, MN was 8.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      13 ± 16
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      7 ± 13
    3. Korea
      6 ± 13

    Buffalo Lake, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Buffalo Lake, MN.

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    Health

    93.4% of the population of Buffalo Lake, MN has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 26.4% on Medicaid, 18% on Medicare, 6.82% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.2% were men and 45.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.4% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 29.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.2% were men and 45.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.64%
    Uninsured
    42.2%
    Employer Coverage
    26.4%
    Medicaid
    18%
    Medicare
    6.82%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buffalo Lake, MN declined by 8.39% from 7.25% to 6.64%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Buffalo Lake, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Buffalo Lake, MN employs 215 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Buffalo Lake, MN were Manufacturing (80 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (32 people), and Information (16 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($65,625), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,813), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($51,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    215
    2024 Value
    ± 70
    −11.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 47.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Buffalo Lake, MN declined at a rate of −11.2%, from 242 employees to 215 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buffalo Lake, MN, are Production Occupations (44 people), Material Moving Occupations (30 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Buffalo Lake, MN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    215
    2024 Value
    ± 70
    −11.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 47.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Buffalo Lake, MN declined at a rate of −11.2%, from 242 employees to 215 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buffalo Lake, MN, are Manufacturing (80 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (32 people), and Information (16 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Buffalo Lake, MN, though some of these residents may live in Buffalo Lake, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,042
    Median earning men ± $7,209
    $37,750
    Median earning women ± $5,625

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($88,125), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,333), and Manufacturing ($51,579).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($50,192), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($26,875), and Retail Trade ($26,458).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.26%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Buffalo Lake, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (50.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Minnesota

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    Amy Klobuchar
    Senator from Minnesota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
    Tina Smith
    Senator from Minnesota2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Buffalo Lake, MN was $113,400 in 2024, which is 0.341 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $106,000 to $113,400, a 6.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Buffalo Lake, MN is 77.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Buffalo Lake, MN have an average commute time of 29.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Buffalo Lake, MN is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $113,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$31,193
    $163
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$41

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Buffalo Lake, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    77.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77.6% of the housing units in Buffalo Lake, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Buffalo Lake, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $66,167
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,539
    210
    Number of Households
    ± 47

    In 2024, the median household income of the 210 households in Buffalo Lake, MN grew to $66,167 from the previous year's value of $56,719.

    The following chart displays the households in Buffalo Lake, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Buffalo Lake, MN is from Minnesota.
    0.452
    2024 Wage GINI in Minnesota
    0.454
    2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota

    In 2024, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.568% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (85.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.37%)
    3. Walked (5.12%)

    In 2024, 85.1% of workers in Buffalo Lake, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.37%) and those who walked to work (5.12%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    29.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Buffalo Lake, MN have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Buffalo Lake, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Buffalo Lake, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Buffalo Lake, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Buffalo Lake, MN have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buffalo Lake, MN (112 out of 557 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Buffalo Lake, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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