Buhler, KS Demographics

A map of Buhler's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,273	1,173	83.5%	88.5%
Hispanic	108	70	7.1%	5.3%
Multiracial	84	58	5.5%	4.4%
Black	57	8	3.7%	0.6%
Native American/Other	3	9	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.5%

Buhler, Kansas has an estimated population of 1,525, a large increase from the 1,325 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.5% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buhler, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buhler has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buhler, that probability was 21.1% in 2020 and 29.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buhler is ranked the 152nd most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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). Buhler was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buhler's White Population

1,273 residents of Buhler, or 83.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buhler is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Buhler ranks 356th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buhler's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Buhler's population has decreased from 88.5% to 83.5%.

Buhler is more White than neighboring Hutchinson (77.9% White). Buhler is less White than neighboring Inman (94.8% White), Burrton (93.3% White), The Highlands (95% White), and Elyria (100% White).

Buhler's Black Population

57 residents of Buhler, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buhler is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Buhler ranks 265th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buhler's Black population has grown by an estimated 612.5%. Black residents' share of Buhler's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.7%.

Buhler is more Black than neighboring Inman (0.4% Black), Burrton (0% Black), The Highlands (0% Black), and Elyria (0% Black). Buhler is less Black than neighboring Hutchinson (3.9% Black).

Buhler's Asian Population

0 residents of Buhler, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buhler is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Buhler ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buhler's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Buhler's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Buhler is less Asian than neighboring Burrton (1.4% Asian), Hutchinson (0.6% Asian), and The Highlands (0.4% Asian).

Buhler's Hispanic Population

108 residents of Buhler, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buhler is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Buhler ranks 268th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buhler's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Buhler's population has increased from 5.3% to 7.1%.

Buhler is more Hispanic than neighboring Inman (2.9% Hispanic), Burrton (2.8% Hispanic), The Highlands (2.9% Hispanic), and Elyria (0% Hispanic). Buhler is less Hispanic than neighboring Hutchinson (13% Hispanic).

Buhler's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Buhler, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buhler is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Buhler ranks 379th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buhler's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buhler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Buhler is more Native American/Other than neighboring The Highlands (0% Native American/Other), and Elyria (0% Native American/Other). Buhler is less Native American/Other than neighboring Inman (0.3% Native American/Other), Burrton (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hutchinson (0.8% Native American/Other).

Buhler's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Buhler, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buhler is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Buhler ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buhler's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Buhler's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.5%.

Buhler is more Multiracial than neighboring Inman (1.7% Multiracial), Burrton (1.6% Multiracial), Hutchinson (3.7% Multiracial), The Highlands (1.7% Multiracial), and Elyria (0% 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.