Bluffton, MN Demographics

A map of Bluffton's Population by Race

Bluffton, Minnesota has an estimated population of 263, a large increase from the 210 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 13.7% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bluffton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bluffton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bluffton, that probability was 6.5% in 2020 and 32.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bluffton is ranked the 634th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. 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). Bluffton was ranked the 679th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bluffton's White Population

213 residents of Bluffton, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bluffton is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Bluffton ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bluffton's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Bluffton's population has decreased from 96.7% to 81.0%.

Bluffton is more White than neighboring Wadena (77.9% White), and Hewitt (76% White). Bluffton is less White than neighboring Deer Creek (93.3% White), New York Mills (87.7% White), and Sebeka (90.3% White).

Bluffton's Black Population

0 residents of Bluffton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bluffton is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Bluffton ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bluffton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Bluffton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bluffton is less Black than neighboring Wadena (1.8% Black), New York Mills (0.4% Black), and Hewitt (2.1% Black).

Bluffton's Asian Population

2 residents of Bluffton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bluffton is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Bluffton ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bluffton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Bluffton's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.8%.

Bluffton is more Asian than neighboring Wadena (0% Asian), Deer Creek (0% Asian), New York Mills (0% Asian), and Hewitt (0% Asian). Bluffton is less Asian than neighboring Sebeka (1.2% Asian).

Bluffton's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Bluffton, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bluffton is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bluffton ranks 534th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bluffton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 620.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bluffton's population has increased from 2.4% to 13.7%.

Bluffton is more Hispanic than neighboring Wadena (4.5% Hispanic), Deer Creek (0% Hispanic), New York Mills (2.2% Hispanic), Hewitt (1.4% Hispanic), and Sebeka (0.8% Hispanic).

Bluffton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bluffton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bluffton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Bluffton ranks 324th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bluffton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bluffton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Bluffton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wadena (0.2% Native American/Other), Deer Creek (1.2% Native American/Other), and New York Mills (3.4% Native American/Other).

Bluffton's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Bluffton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bluffton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bluffton ranks 878th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bluffton's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 12. Multiracial residents' share of Bluffton's population has increased from 0.0% to 4.6%.

Bluffton is less Multiracial than neighboring Wadena (15.5% Multiracial), Deer Creek (5.5% Multiracial), New York Mills (6.3% Multiracial), Hewitt (20.5% Multiracial), and Sebeka (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.