Demographics & People — Buffalo, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,388 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,800 |
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| Median Age | 38.6 |
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| Total Households | 6,288 |
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| Family Households | 4,362 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0889 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,148 |
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| Black or African American | 24 |
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| Asian | 288 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 419 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,662 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,580 |
| Norwegian | 1,821 |
| Irish | 1,495 |
| American | 1,344 |
| English | 1,107 |
| Other groups | 974 |
| Swedish | 964 |
| Finnish | 921 |
| Polish | 700 |
Language
| English Only | 14,429 |
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| Spanish | 380 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,376 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,048 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,289 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Buffalo, Minnesota.
