Buffalo Lake, MN

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Buffalo Lake Overview

568
TOTAL POPULATION
281
MALE POPULATION
287
FEMALE POPULATION
97.91
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
53.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,626
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,597
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
210
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Buffalo Lake Zip Codes

Buffalo Lake Area Codes

Race in Buffalo Lake

The most populous races in Buffalo Lake are White / Caucasian (438 | 77.1%), Hispanic or Latino (124 | 21.8%), and Some other Race (124 | 21.8%).
Race in Buffalo Lake
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino12421.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian43877.1%
Two or more Races61.1%
Some other Race12421.8%
Total568100.0%

Ancestry in Buffalo Lake

The most populous ancestries reported in Buffalo Lake are German (208 | 36.6%), Mexican (124 | 21.8%), Swedish (68 | 12.0%), Norwegian (48 | 8.5%), and English (35 | 6.2%), together accounting for 85.0% of all Buffalo Lake residents.
Ancestry in Buffalo Lake
Ancestry# Population% Population
American91.6%
Austrian20.4%
British30.5%
Chippewa20.4%
Czech162.8%
Danish20.4%
Dutch30.5%
English356.2%
Finnish101.8%
French101.8%
German20836.6%
Irish356.2%
Italian91.6%
Mexican12421.8%
Norwegian488.5%
Polish50.9%
Russian20.4%
Scandinavian183.2%
Swedish6812.0%
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Immigrants in Buffalo Lake

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Buffalo Lake came from Central America (24 | 4.2%), Latin America (24 | 4.2%), Mexico (19 | 3.4%), and Honduras (5 | 0.9%), together accounting for 12.7% of all Buffalo Lake residents.
Immigrants in Buffalo Lake
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America244.2%
Honduras50.9%
Latin America244.2%
Mexico193.4%
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Sex and Age in Buffalo Lake

Sex and Age in Buffalo Lake

The most populous age groups in Buffalo Lake are Under 5 Years (49 | 17.4%) for men and 85 Years and over (57 | 19.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Buffalo Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (17.4%)4 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Years28 (10.0%)8 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Years2 (0.7%)10 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Years11 (3.9%)21 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years5 (1.8%)14 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years17 (6.0%)9 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years10 (3.6%)2 (0.7%)
35 to 39 Years5 (1.8%)13 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)12 (4.2%)
45 to 49 Years31 (11.0%)16 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years17 (6.0%)21 (7.3%)
55 to 59 Years11 (3.9%)18 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years18 (6.4%)21 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years28 (10.0%)22 (7.7%)
70 to 74 Years23 (8.2%)8 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years4 (1.4%)9 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years9 (3.2%)22 (7.7%)
85 Years and over13 (4.6%)57 (19.9%)
Total281 (100.0%)287 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Buffalo Lake

Median Family Size in Buffalo Lake

The median family size in Buffalo Lake is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (104 | 83.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.31 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (14 | 11.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Buffalo Lake
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple104 (83.2%)3.31
Single Male/Father14 (11.2%)2.00
Single Female/Mother7 (5.6%)2.43
Total Families125 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Buffalo Lake

The median household size in Buffalo Lake is 2.30 persons per household, with married-couple households (104 | 48.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.31 persons per household. non-family households (90 | 41.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Buffalo Lake
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple104 (48.4%)3.31
Single Male/Father14 (6.5%)2.07
Single Female/Mother7 (3.3%)2.43
Non-family90 (41.9%)1.16
Total Households215 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Buffalo Lake

Out of a total of 215 households in Buffalo Lake, 125 (58.1%) are family households, while 90 (41.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 92, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 78.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Buffalo Lake
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-78 (36.3%)
2-Person Households92 (42.8%)10 (4.6%)
3-Person Households12 (5.6%)2 (0.9%)
4-Person Households4 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households10 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total125 (58.1%)90 (41.9%)

Female Fertility in Buffalo Lake

Fertility by Age in Buffalo Lake

Average fertility rate in Buffalo Lake is 11.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Buffalo Lake
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1 (100.0%)40.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)11.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buffalo Lake

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buffalo Lake
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Buffalo Lake

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Buffalo Lake
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree1 (100.0%)29.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)11.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buffalo Lake

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buffalo Lake
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Buffalo Lake

Income Overview in Buffalo Lake

Per Capita Income in Buffalo Lake is $27,626, while median incomes of families and households are $68,750 and $51,597 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income568$27,626
Median Family Income125$68,750
Mean Family Income125$82,920
Median Household Income215$51,597
Mean Household Income215$62,088
Income Deficit125$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)56825.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)56874.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5680.40

Earnings by Sex in Buffalo Lake

Average Earnings in Buffalo Lake are $48,800, $49,784 for men and $37,250 for women, a difference of 25.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Buffalo Lake
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male119 (52.6%)$49,784
Female107 (47.3%)$37,250
Total226 (100.0%)$48,800

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buffalo Lake

The most common earnings brackets in Buffalo Lake are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (34 | 28.6%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (21 | 19.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buffalo Lake
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (1.7%)9 (8.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)13 (12.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)6 (5.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (4.2%)3 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (1.7%)9 (8.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9992 (1.7%)3 (2.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9992 (1.7%)5 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9994 (3.4%)5 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99934 (28.6%)21 (19.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99920 (16.8%)8 (7.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99915 (12.6%)9 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99911 (9.2%)4 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (5.0%)11 (10.3%)
$100,000+5 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total119 (100.0%)107 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Lake

Average earnings in Buffalo Lake are $50,192 for men and $48,810 for women, a difference of 2.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $51,538, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $49,286. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $48,056.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Lake
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$49,286$48,056
College or Associate's Degree$51,538$49,583
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,192$48,810

Family Income in Buffalo Lake

Family Income Brackets in Buffalo Lake

According to the Buffalo Lake family income data, there are 35 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Buffalo Lake
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99986.4%
$25,000 to $34,999129.6%
$35,000 to $49,99997.2%
$50,000 to $74,9993528.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992217.6%
$100,000 to $149,9993024.0%
$150,000 to $199,99986.4%
$200,000+10.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buffalo Lake

3-person families (11 | 8.8%) account for the highest median family income in Buffalo Lake with $94,375 per family, while 2-person families (93 | 74.4%) have the highest median income of $32,188 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buffalo Lake
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families93 (74.4%)$64,375
3-Person Families11 (8.8%)$94,375
4-Person Families4 (3.2%)$0
5-Person Families10 (8.0%)$23,125
6-Person Families7 (5.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total125 (100.0%)$68,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buffalo Lake

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buffalo Lake
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners38 (30.4%)$72,500
1 Earner41 (32.8%)$52,159
2 Earners43 (34.4%)$100,417
3+ Earners3 (2.4%)$0
Total125 (100.0%)$68,750

Household Income in Buffalo Lake

Household Income Brackets in Buffalo Lake

With 51 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Buffalo Lake, accounting for 23.7% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Buffalo Lake
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000136.0%
$10,000 to $14,99983.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993616.7%
$25,000 to $34,999219.8%
$35,000 to $49,999188.4%
$50,000 to $74,9995123.7%
$75,000 to $99,9992712.6%
$100,000 to $149,9993014.0%
$150,000 to $199,999104.7%
$200,000+10.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Buffalo Lake

The median household income in Buffalo Lake is $51,597, with the highest median household income of $52,813 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 48 households (22.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 4 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Buffalo Lake
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years48 (22.3%)$52,813
45 to 64 Years76 (35.3%)$52,333
65+ Years87 (40.5%)$0
Total215 (100.0%)$51,597

Poverty in Buffalo Lake

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo Lake

With 7.7% poverty level for males and 25.5% for females among the residents of Buffalo Lake, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (40.0%) and 13 females (76.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)7 (53.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (54.5%)
18 to 24 Years2 (40.0%)13 (76.5%)
25 to 34 Years5 (18.5%)4 (36.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)11 (44.0%)
45 to 54 Years2 (4.2%)2 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years4 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (52.0%)
Total21 (7.7%)57 (25.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo Lake

According to the poverty statistics in Buffalo Lake, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buffalo Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (83.7%)4 (100.0%)
5 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (100.0%)6 (46.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
15 Years7 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)5 (45.5%)
18 to 24 Years3 (60.0%)4 (23.5%)
25 to 34 Years22 (81.5%)7 (63.6%)
35 to 44 Years5 (100.0%)14 (56.0%)
45 to 54 Years46 (95.8%)35 (94.6%)
55 to 64 Years29 (100.0%)38 (97.4%)
65 to 74 Years37 (90.2%)30 (100.0%)
75 Years and over26 (100.0%)12 (48.0%)
Total250 (92.2%)167 (74.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buffalo Lake

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Buffalo Lake show that 7.7% or 8 of the total 104 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 30.8%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buffalo Lake
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (92.3%)8 (7.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buffalo Lake

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buffalo Lake
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buffalo Lake

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buffalo Lake
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children4 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Buffalo Lake

Employment by Class of Employer in Buffalo Lake

Among the 195 employed individuals in Buffalo Lake, private company employees (134 | 68.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (24 | 12.3%), and local government employees (21 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Buffalo Lake
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees13468.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)21.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2412.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations126.1%
Local Government Employees2110.8%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees21.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total195100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Buffalo Lake

According to the labor force statistics for Buffalo Lake, out of the total population over 16 years of age (453), 46.4% or 210 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 13 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 96.6% or 28 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.6% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Buffalo Lake
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years7 (36.8%)2 (28.6%)
25 to 29 Years22 (84.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years10 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years22 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years81 (95.3%)8 (9.9%)
55 to 59 Years28 (96.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years20 (51.3%)3 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total210 (46.4%)13 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Lake

According to labor force statistics for Buffalo Lake, 82.8% of individuals (183) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (221) are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 11 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 95.1% or 117 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Lake
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3 (42.9%)7 (100.0%)
High School Diploma50 (76.9%)3 (4.0%)
College / Associate Degree117 (95.1%)6 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (82.8%)13 (6.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Lake

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buffalo Lake are Business & Financial (16 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (16 | 8.1%), Community & Social Service (15 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (11 | 5.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (9 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Buffalo Lake

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buffalo Lake, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Business & Financial3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Computers & Mathematics2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)20 (31.8%)43 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)109 (55.3%)88 (44.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Buffalo Lake are Security & Protection (7 | 3.5%), Law Enforcement (7 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6 | 3.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (3 | 1.5%), and Healthcare Support (1 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Buffalo Lake

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (94.1%)1 (5.9%)
Total (Overall)109 (55.3%)88 (44.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Buffalo Lake are Office & Administration (20 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (7 | 3.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Buffalo Lake

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Office & Administration8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
Total (Category)12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)109 (55.3%)88 (44.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Buffalo Lake are Construction & Extraction (10 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Buffalo Lake

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Total (Category)18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
Total (Overall)109 (55.3%)88 (44.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Buffalo Lake are Production (48 | 24.4%), and Material Moving (21 | 10.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Buffalo Lake

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Buffalo Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Production24 (50.0%)24 (50.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving19 (90.5%)2 (9.5%)
Total (Category)43 (62.3%)26 (37.7%)
Total (Overall)109 (55.3%)88 (44.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo Lake

Employment Industries in Buffalo Lake

The major employment industries in Buffalo Lake include Manufacturing (70 | 35.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (23 | 11.7%), Wholesale Trade (18 | 9.1%), Retail Trade (16 | 8.1%), and Educational Services (16 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Buffalo Lake

Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo Lake

The Buffalo Lake industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Retail Trade (87.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Buffalo Lake
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing40 (57.1%)30 (42.9%)
Wholesale Trade13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Retail Trade2 (12.5%)14 (87.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Educational Services9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5 (21.7%)18 (78.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (55.3%)88 (44.7%)

Education in Buffalo Lake

School Enrollment in Buffalo Lake

The most common levels of schooling among the 88 students in Buffalo Lake are high school (31 | 35.2%), kindergarten (22 | 25.0%), and elementary school (14 | 15.9%).
School Enrollment in Buffalo Lake
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool66.8%
Kindergarten2225.0%
Elementary School1415.9%
Middle School1011.4%
High School3135.2%
College / Undergraduate33.4%
Graduate / Professional22.3%
Total88100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buffalo Lake

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buffalo Lake
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buffalo Lake

Education (25 | 31.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (16 | 20.0%), science & technology (16 | 20.0%), business (11 | 13.8%), and literature & languages (8 | 10.0%) are the most common fields of study among 80 individuals in Buffalo Lake who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buffalo Lake
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1620.0%
Physical & Health Sciences22.5%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences22.5%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1620.0%
Business1113.8%
Education2531.2%
Literature & Languages810.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total80100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Buffalo Lake

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buffalo Lake

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Buffalo Lake are males with 2 vehicles (43, accounting for 40.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (29, making up 48.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buffalo Lake
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)6 (6.8%)
1 Vehicle28 (26.2%)24 (27.3%)
2 Vehicles43 (40.2%)29 (33.0%)
3 Vehicles32 (29.9%)23 (26.1%)
4 Vehicles2 (1.9%)6 (6.8%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total107 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Buffalo Lake

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Buffalo Lake are 40 to 44 minutes (31 commuters, 19.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (28 commuters, 17.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (20 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Buffalo Lake
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes169.9%
5 to 9 Minutes2817.4%
10 to 14 Minutes2012.4%
15 to 19 Minutes21.2%
20 to 24 Minutes74.3%
25 to 29 Minutes116.8%
30 to 34 Minutes159.3%
35 to 39 Minutes85.0%
40 to 44 Minutes3119.3%
45 to 59 Minutes169.9%
60 to 89 Minutes74.3%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Buffalo Lake

The most common commute times in Buffalo Lake are 5 to 9 minutes (26 commuters, 26.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (13 commuters, 20.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Buffalo Lake
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (7.2%)9 (14.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes26 (26.8%)2 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (8.3%)12 (18.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes2 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes3 (3.1%)4 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes2 (2.1%)9 (14.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes2 (2.1%)13 (20.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes21 (21.6%)10 (15.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (13.4%)3 (4.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (5.1%)2 (3.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buffalo Lake

The most frequent times of departure to work in Buffalo Lake are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (31, 32.0%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (13, 20.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buffalo Lake
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10 (10.3%)2 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM13 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9 (9.3%)7 (10.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM31 (32.0%)12 (18.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8 (8.3%)10 (15.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2 (2.1%)4 (6.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (10.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (4.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (9.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (3.1%)13 (20.3%)
Total97 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Buffalo Lake

Occupancy by Ownership in Buffalo Lake

Of the total 215 dwellings in Buffalo Lake, owner-occupied units account for 153 (71.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 62 (28.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Buffalo Lake
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15371.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6228.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units215100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Buffalo Lake

Occupancy by Household Size in Buffalo Lake
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household7836.3%
2-Person Household10247.4%
3-Person Household146.5%
4+ Person Household219.8%
Total Housing Units215100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buffalo Lake

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buffalo Lake
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household29 (37.2%)49 (62.8%)
2-Person Household94 (92.2%)8 (7.8%)
3-Person Household9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
4+ Person Household21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units153 (71.2%)62 (28.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Lake

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buffalo Lake
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
High School Diploma49 (77.8%)14 (22.2%)
College/Associate Degree71 (70.3%)30 (29.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher25 (65.8%)13 (34.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buffalo Lake

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buffalo Lake
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2913.5%
35 to 44 Years2310.7%
45 to 54 Years3516.3%
55 to 64 Years4119.1%
65 to 74 Years4721.9%
75 to 84 Years3014.0%
85 Years and Over104.6%
Total215100.0%

Housing Finances in Buffalo Lake

Median Income by Occupancy in Buffalo Lake

Median Income by Occupancy in Buffalo Lake
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied153 (71.2%)$62,625
Renter-Occupied62 (28.8%)$24,444
Average215 (100.0%)$51,597

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buffalo Lake

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buffalo Lake
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (3.9%)2 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)5 (8.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9991 (0.6%)7 (11.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9996 (3.9%)10 (16.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99911 (7.2%)9 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (9.1%)7 (11.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (7.2%)7 (11.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99940 (26.1%)11 (17.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99925 (16.3%)2 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more9 (5.9%)2 (3.2%)
Total153 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buffalo Lake

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buffalo Lake
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49929 (19.0%)7 (11.3%)
$500 to $79949 (32.0%)20 (32.3%)
$800 to $99931 (20.3%)2 (3.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49924 (15.7%)7 (11.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99915 (9.8%)2 (3.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)2 (3.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)13 (21.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total153 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Buffalo Lake

Housing Structures in Buffalo Lake

Housing Structures in Buffalo Lake
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17882.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments31.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments83.7%
10 or more Apartments177.9%
Mobile Home / Other94.2%
Total215100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buffalo Lake

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buffalo Lake
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached146 (82.0%)32 (18.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Total153 (71.2%)62 (28.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buffalo Lake

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buffalo Lake
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)7 (11.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)24 (38.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms20 (13.1%)15 (24.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms64 (41.8%)8 (12.9%)
8 or more Rooms69 (45.1%)8 (12.9%)
Total153 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buffalo Lake

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buffalo Lake
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas131 (85.6%)47 (75.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity13 (8.5%)13 (21.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)2 (3.2%)
Total153 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Buffalo Lake

Household Vehicle Usage in Buffalo Lake
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (2.0%)28 (45.2%)
1 Vehicle50 (32.7%)16 (25.8%)
2 Vehicles55 (35.9%)16 (25.8%)
3 or more Vehicles45 (29.4%)2 (3.2%)
Total153 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Buffalo Lake

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Buffalo Lake

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7875
Median Property Value$100,000$104,800
Median Household Income$62,813$3
Monthly Housing Costs$528$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,417$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Lake

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Lake
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011 (14.1%)2 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99928 (35.9%)33 (44.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99937 (47.4%)39 (52.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (2.6%)1 (1.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Lake

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Lake
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99911 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (6.4%)7 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (10.3%)9 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (24.4%)3 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (11.5%)21 (28.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (17.9%)16 (21.3%)
$150,000 or more6 (7.7%)16 (21.3%)
Total78 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buffalo Lake

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buffalo Lake
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x54 (69.2%)62,188 (82,917.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x5 (6.4%)45 (60.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (10.3%)18 (24.0%)
4.0x or more9 (11.5%)5 (6.7%)
Total78 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Lake

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buffalo Lake
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8009 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49917 (21.8%)2 (2.7%)
$800 to $1,49947 (60.3%)40 (53.3%)
Total78 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Buffalo Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo Lake
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years67 (89.3%)8 (10.7%)
6 to 18 Years52 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
19 to 25 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years26 (74.3%)9 (25.7%)
35 to 44 Years21 (70.0%)9 (30.0%)
45 to 54 Years72 (84.7%)13 (15.3%)
55 to 64 Years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total453 (91.5%)42 (8.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buffalo Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buffalo Lake
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born67 (89.3%)8 (10.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen52 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buffalo Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buffalo Lake
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00071 (71.0%)29 (29.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99961 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99985 (91.4%)8 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over94 (95.0%)5 (5.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo Lake

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buffalo Lake
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62 (2.7%)67 (89.3%)
6 to 18 Years17 (30.9%)35 (63.6%)
19 to 25 Years16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (74.3%)
35 to 44 Years5 (16.7%)16 (53.3%)
45 to 54 Years2 (2.4%)70 (82.4%)
55 to 64 Years14 (20.6%)62 (91.2%)
65 to 74 Years71 (100.0%)45 (63.4%)
75 Years and over51 (100.0%)44 (86.3%)
Total178 (36.0%)374 (75.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buffalo Lake

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buffalo Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (25.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (10.7%)
35 to 64 Years6 (7.3%)10 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years12 (29.3%)21 (70.0%)
75 Years and over10 (38.5%)5 (20.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Buffalo Lake

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo Lake: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.4%)2 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (24.4%)13 (43.3%)
75 Years and over2 (7.7%)2 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo Lake: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.9%)13 (43.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo Lake: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (25.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (10.7%)
35 to 64 Years4 (4.9%)5 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.9%)5 (16.7%)
75 Years and over8 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo Lake: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (9.8%)21 (70.0%)
75 Years and over8 (30.8%)1 (4.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Buffalo Lake: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (26.7%)
75 Years and over8 (30.8%)1 (4.0%)

Technology Access in Buffalo Lake

Computing Device Access in Buffalo Lake

Computing Device Access in Buffalo Lake
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15773.0%
Smartphone17983.3%
Tablet9142.3%
No Computing Device2813.0%
Total215100.0%

Internet Access in Buffalo Lake

Internet Access in Buffalo Lake
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13663.3%
Cellular Data Only167.4%
Satellite Internet62.8%
No Internet5927.4%
Total215100.0%

Buffalo Lake Summary

Buffalo Lake is a small city located in Renville County, Minnesota. It is situated on the banks of the Buffalo Lake, a natural lake that is part of the Minnesota River watershed. The city has a population of 1,072 as of the 2010 census.

History

The area around Buffalo Lake was first settled in the late 1800s by German and Scandinavian immigrants. The city was officially incorporated in 1887. The city was named after the lake, which was named after the American bison that once roamed the area.
The city was a major hub for the agricultural industry in the early 1900s. The city was home to several grain elevators, a creamery, and a flour mill. The city also had a railroad station, which connected the city to the rest of the state.
In the 1950s, the city began to decline as the agricultural industry shifted away from the area. The railroad station was closed in the 1960s and the grain elevators were demolished in the 1970s.

Geography

Buffalo Lake is located in the western part of Renville County, Minnesota. The city is situated on the banks of the Buffalo Lake, a natural lake that is part of the Minnesota River watershed. The city is located about 40 miles west of Minneapolis and about 25 miles east of Willmar.
The city has a total area of 0.9 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in a flat, open area with rolling hills and prairies. The city is surrounded by farmland and is located near the Minnesota River.

Economy

The economy of Buffalo Lake is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several farms that produce corn, soybeans, and other crops. The city is also home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
The city is also home to a small manufacturing sector. The city is home to several small factories that produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 1,072. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Buffalo Lake is a small city located in Renville County, Minnesota. It is situated on the banks of the Buffalo Lake, a natural lake that is part of the Minnesota River watershed. The city has a population of 1,072 as of the 2010 census. The economy of Buffalo Lake is largely based on agriculture, with several farms producing corn, soybeans, and other crops. The city is also home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The racial makeup of the city is 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $48,750.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Buffalo Lake?
Total Population of Buffalo Lake is 568.
What is the Total Male Population of Buffalo Lake?
Total Male Population of Buffalo Lake is 281.
What is the Total Female Population of Buffalo Lake?
Total Female Population of Buffalo Lake is 287.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Buffalo Lake?
There are 97.91 Males per 100 Females in Buffalo Lake.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Buffalo Lake?
There are 102.14 Females per 100 Males in Buffalo Lake.
What is the Median Population Age in Buffalo Lake?
Median Population Age in Buffalo Lake is 53.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Buffalo Lake
Average Family Size in Buffalo Lake is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Buffalo Lake
Average Household Size in Buffalo Lake is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Buffalo Lake?
Per Capita income in Buffalo Lake is $27,626.
What is the Median Family Income in Buffalo Lake?
Median Family Income in Buffalo Lake is $68,750.
What is the Median Household income in Buffalo Lake?
Median Household Income in Buffalo Lake is $51,597.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Buffalo Lake?
Income or Wage Gap in Buffalo Lake is 25.2%.
Women in Buffalo Lake earn 74.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Buffalo Lake?
Inequality or Gini Index in Buffalo Lake is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Buffalo Lake?
There are 210 People in the Labor Forcein in Buffalo Lake.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Buffalo Lake?
46.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Buffalo Lake.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Buffalo Lake?
Unemployment Rate in Buffalo Lake is 6.2%.