Buffalo, MN Demographics

A map of Buffalo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,130	14,537	91.7%	89.9%
Multiracial	481	644	2.9%	4.0%
Hispanic	419	508	2.5%	3.1%
Asian	311	175	1.9%	1.1%
Native American/Other	128	101	0.8%	0.6%
Black	30	203	0.2%	1.3%

Buffalo, Minnesota has an estimated population of 16,499, a slight increase from the 16,168 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buffalo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buffalo has become less 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 Buffalo, that probability was 18.9% in 2020 and 15.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buffalo is ranked the 69th 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). Buffalo was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buffalo's White Population

15,130 residents of Buffalo, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buffalo is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Buffalo ranks 480th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Buffalo's population has increased from 89.9% to 91.7%.

Buffalo is more White than neighboring Montrose (88.3% White), Monticello (83.5% White), Rockford (88.2% White), Maple Lake (90.2% White), and Waverly (90.2% White).

Buffalo's Black Population

30 residents of Buffalo, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buffalo is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Buffalo ranks 215th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.2%. Black residents' share of Buffalo's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Buffalo is more Black than neighboring Montrose (0% Black), Rockford (0% Black), and Maple Lake (0.1% Black). Buffalo is less Black than neighboring Monticello (1% Black), and Waverly (0.7% Black).

Buffalo's Asian Population

311 residents of Buffalo, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buffalo is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Buffalo ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 77.7%. Asian residents' share of Buffalo's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.9%.

Buffalo is more Asian than neighboring Montrose (0% Asian), Maple Lake (0.3% Asian), and Waverly (1% Asian). Buffalo is less Asian than neighboring Monticello (3.4% Asian), and Rockford (4.2% Asian).

Buffalo's Hispanic Population

419 residents of Buffalo, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buffalo is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Buffalo ranks 413th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Buffalo's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.5%.

Buffalo is more Hispanic than neighboring Montrose (1.6% Hispanic). Buffalo is less Hispanic than neighboring Monticello (8.6% Hispanic), Rockford (3.8% Hispanic), Maple Lake (8.6% Hispanic), and Waverly (4.7% Hispanic).

Buffalo's Native American/Other Population

128 residents of Buffalo, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buffalo is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Buffalo ranks 469th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buffalo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Buffalo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montrose (0% Native American/Other), Monticello (0% Native American/Other), Maple Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Waverly (0.3% Native American/Other).

Buffalo's Multiracial Population

481 residents of Buffalo, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buffalo is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Buffalo ranks 351st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Buffalo's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.9%.

Buffalo is more Multiracial than neighboring Maple Lake (0.8% Multiracial). Buffalo is less Multiracial than neighboring Montrose (10.1% Multiracial), Monticello (3.6% Multiracial), Rockford (3% Multiracial), and Waverly (3.1% 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.