Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buhl, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,022

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.4%944

Two or More

5.7%58

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%8

Black

0.7%7

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%43

High School Diploma

29%209

Some College (<1 yr)

8%58

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%109

Associate's Degree

14.6%105

Bachelor's Degree

16.6%120

Master's Degree

3.3%24

Professional Degree

0.4%3

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

20.4%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,700

Median Renti

$1,043

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.1%358

Renter-Occupied

19.9%89

Total Units

512

Homeownership

80.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.8%35

$50K–$100K

29.9%107

$100K–$150K

21.8%78

$150K–$200K

21.2%76

$200K–$300K

15.9%57

$300K–$500K

0.6%2

$500K–$1M

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%13

2000–2009

18.2%93

1990–1999

4.9%25

1980–1989

1.8%9

1970–1979

12.1%62

1960–1969

8.6%44

1950–1959

15.8%81

1940–1949

7.6%39

1939 or earlier

28.5%146

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.1%358

Fuel Oil

10.3%46

Electricity

5.1%23

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%11

Wood

2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,750

Mean Household Incomei

$79,990

Per Capita Incomei

$35,258

Poverty Ratei

3.4%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

570

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%14

$10K–$15K

0.9%4

$15K–$20K

7.2%32

$20K–$25K

4.9%22

$25K–$30K

4.5%20

$30K–$35K

9.8%44

$35K–$40K

3.4%15

$40K–$45K

6.5%29

$45K–$50K

1.8%8

$50K–$60K

11.9%53

$60K–$75K

5.8%26

$75K–$100K

6%27

$100K–$125K

8.7%39

$125K–$150K

4.9%22

$150K–$200K

19.9%89

$200K+

0.7%3

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 823 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

131.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

536

Avg. Commutei

16 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

544

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured