Buffalo Lake City, Minnesota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 768 people, 294 households, and 198 families residing in the city. The population density was 1235 people per square mile (476.84/kmē), giving it the 202nd most densely populated city among the Minnesota. There were 313 housing units at an average density of 504.8 per square mile (194.9/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96. Age range in the city was well distributed with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 26% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males. The median age was 40.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Buffalo Lake City was 38.3 and 43 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 710 White, Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 1 from two or more races and 51 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $40000, making it the 272nd highest city by median household income in Minnesota. The median income for a family in the city was $43958, making its Minnesota's 411th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17669, making it the 362nd highest city by per capita income in Minnesota. The median income was $19531, The median income for males was $24271 versus $14609 for females.
In 2000, 176 pupils and students, of which 46.02% are male and 53.98% are female, 22.92% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.84% nursery or pri school, 8.52% kindergarten, 46.59% elementary school, 31.25% high school and 10.8% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 768 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 768 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 767 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 756 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 757 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 756 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 756 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 751 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 744 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 740 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 731 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 42 | 40 | 82 |
| High school | 23 | 32 | 55 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Lake city, Minnesota | $40000 | $43958 | $17669 |
| Renville County, Minnesota | $37652 | $45065 | $17770 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |