Buxton, ND Demographics
A map of Buxton's Population by Race
Buxton, North Dakota has an estimated population of 360, an increase from the 348 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buxton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Buxton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buxton, that probability was 10.5% in 2020 and 10.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Buxton is ranked the 125th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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). Buxton was ranked the 125th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Buxton's White Population
341 residents of Buxton, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buxton is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Buxton ranks 107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Buxton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.7%.
Buxton is more White than neighboring Reynolds (88.5% White), Thompson (94% White), Hillsboro (88.6% White), and Mayville (84.3% White). Buxton is less White than neighboring Caledonia (100% White).
Buxton's Black Population
0 residents of Buxton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buxton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Buxton ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Buxton's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.
Buxton is less Black than neighboring Hillsboro (0.1% Black), and Mayville (2.9% Black).
Buxton's Asian Population
0 residents of Buxton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buxton is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Buxton ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Buxton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Buxton is less Asian than neighboring Reynolds (7.7% Asian), Thompson (0.3% Asian), and Hillsboro (0.7% Asian).
Buxton's Hispanic Population
9 residents of Buxton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buxton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Buxton ranks 278th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Buxton's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.5%.
Buxton is more Hispanic than neighboring Reynolds (0% Hispanic), Thompson (0.6% Hispanic), and Caledonia (0% Hispanic). Buxton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hillsboro (5.6% Hispanic), and Mayville (6.1% Hispanic).
Buxton's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Buxton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buxton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Buxton ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Buxton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.
Buxton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thompson (0.3% Native American/Other), Hillsboro (0.8% Native American/Other), and Caledonia (0% Native American/Other). Buxton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mayville (2.1% Native American/Other).
Buxton's Multiracial Population
6 residents of Buxton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buxton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Buxton ranks 255th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Buxton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Buxton's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.7%.
Buxton is more Multiracial than neighboring Caledonia (0% Multiracial). Buxton is less Multiracial than neighboring Reynolds (2.6% Multiracial), Thompson (4.8% Multiracial), Hillsboro (4.3% Multiracial), and Mayville (4.7% 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.