Buffalo, MN Demographics
A map of Buffalo's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 14,537 | 89.9% |
Multiracial | 644 | 4.0% |
Hispanic | 508 | 3.1% |
Black | 203 | 1.3% |
Asian | 175 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 101 | 0.6% |
Buffalo, Minnesota had a population of 16,168 in 2020. It was 89.9% White, 1.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buffalo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Buffalo is the 70th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Buffalo's White Population
14,537 residents of Buffalo identify as White, or 89.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Buffalo larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Buffalo is ranked #479 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more White than neighboring Montrose (88.2% White), Monticello (83.2% White), Rockford (86.7% White), and Waverly (89.4% White). Buffalo is less White than neighboring Maple Lake (93.7% White).
Buffalo's Black Population
203 residents of Buffalo identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buffalo slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Buffalo is ranked #198 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more Black than neighboring Maple Lake (0.4% Black), and Waverly (1.2% Black). Buffalo is less Black than neighboring Montrose (2.3% Black), Monticello (2% Black), and Rockford (1.6% Black).
Buffalo's Asian Population
175 residents of Buffalo identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buffalo roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Buffalo is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more Asian than neighboring Maple Lake (0.4% Asian), and Waverly (0.6% Asian). Buffalo is less Asian than neighboring Montrose (1.5% Asian), Monticello (1.6% Asian), and Rockford (1.4% Asian).
Buffalo's Hispanic Population
508 residents of Buffalo identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buffalo roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Buffalo is ranked #413 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more Hispanic than neighboring Maple Lake (2.1% Hispanic). Buffalo is less Hispanic than neighboring Montrose (3.8% Hispanic), Monticello (8.1% Hispanic), Rockford (5.2% Hispanic), and Waverly (3.4% Hispanic).
Buffalo's Native American/Other Population
101 residents of Buffalo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buffalo roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Buffalo is ranked #454 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockford (0.3% Native American/Other), and Maple Lake (0.1% Native American/Other). Buffalo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monticello (0.7% Native American/Other), and Waverly (0.8% Native American/Other).
Buffalo's Multiracial Population
644 residents of Buffalo identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buffalo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Buffalo is ranked #335 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Buffalo is more Multiracial than neighboring Montrose (3.7% Multiracial), and Maple Lake (3.2% Multiracial). Buffalo is less Multiracial than neighboring Monticello (4.2% Multiracial), Rockford (4.7% Multiracial), and Waverly (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.