Buffalo, MN Profile
Buffalo, MN, population 14,390, is located
in Minnesota's Wright county,
about 32.7 miles from Minneapolis and 41.3 miles from St Paul.
Through the 90's Buffalo's population has grown by about 47%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Buffalo has grown by about 32%. Since 2005 Buffalo's population has grown by about 9%.
Buffalo's property crime levels tend to be higher than Minnesota's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Buffalo tend to be lower than Minnesota's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 10,165 | N/A |
| 2001 | 10,926 | 7.49% |
| 2002 | 11,488 | 5.14% |
| 2003 | 12,146 | 5.73% |
| 2004 | 12,766 | 5.10% |
| 2005 | 13,195 | 3.36% |
| 2006 | 13,758 | 4.27% |
| 2007 | 14,031 | 1.98% |
| 2008 | 14,251 | 1.57% |
| 2009 | 14,390 | 0.98% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $49,573 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 147 |
| 2002 | 175 |
| 2003 | 247 |
| 2004 | 214 |
| 2005 | 171 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 |
0 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 2003 |
0 | 8 | 2 | 19 |
| 2004 |
0 | 8 | 4 | 15 |
| 2005 |
0 | 10 | 2 | 10 |
| 2006 |
0 | - | 0 | 20 |
| 2007 |
0 | - | 2 | 12 |
| 2008 |
0 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2009 |
0 | - | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 |
0 | - | 1 | 11 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,263 |
| 2002 | 3,649 |
| 2003 | 4,222 |
| 2004 | 4,051 |
| 2005 | 3,703 |
| 2006 | 2,937 |
| 2007 | 3,196 |
| 2008 | 2,546 |
| 2009 | 2,490 |
| 2010 | 2,574 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
49 |
372 |
14 |
| 2002 |
29 |
332 |
15 |
| 2003 |
45 |
429 |
22 |
| 2004 |
41 |
441 |
28 |
| 2005 |
42 |
404 |
31 |
| 2006 |
40 |
343 |
10 |
| 2007 |
41 |
408 |
13 |
| 2008 |
28 |
332 |
12 |
| 2009 |
23 |
335 |
9 |
| 2010 |
34 |
336 |
13 |
Location
| Elevation | 967 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 1.3 Square Miles |
