City in Minnesota, United StatesBuffaloCityBuffalo, MinnesotaDowntown BuffaloLocation of the city of Buffalowithin Wright County, MinnesotaBuffaloShow map of MinnesotaBuffaloShow map of the United StatesCoordinates: 45°10′19″N 93°52′29″W / 45.17194°N 93.87472°W / 45.17194; -93.87472CountryUnited StatesStateMinnesotaCountyWrightGovernment • MayorTeri LachermeierArea[1] • Total9.90 sq mi (25.63 km2) • Land7.76 sq mi (20.10 km2) • Water2.14 sq mi (5.53 km2) 25.62%Elevation928 ft (283 m)Population (2020) • Total18,168 • Density2,083.4/sq mi (804.39/km2)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)ZIP code55313Area code763FIPS code27-08452[2]GNIS feature ID0640603[3]WebsiteCity of Buffalo
Buffalo is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Wright County. It is in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, about 42 miles northwest of Minneapolis on Buffalo Lake.[4] Buffalo's population was 15,453 at the 2010 census[5] and 18,168 at the 2020 census.[6]
Minnesota State Highways 25 and 55 are two of the main routes into the city.
History[edit] Wright County Heritage CenterBuffalo was platted in 1856 and named after nearby Buffalo Lake.[7] A post office has been in operation in Buffalo since 1856.[8]
A mass shooting and bombing occurred at Allina Health's Buffalo Crossroads medical clinic on February 9, 2021. Five people were shot and one woman died.[9]
Geography[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 9.64 square miles (24.97 km2); 7.17 square miles (18.57 km2) is land and 2.47 square miles (6.40 km2) is water.[10] The city is home to many lakes, including Buffalo Lake and Lake Pulaski.
Climate[edit]The summers are long and warm, while the winters are windy and freezing. The temperature varies from 7 °F to 82 °F. The windiest part of the year lasts around 8.3 months, starting in September, with an erage of 10.3 miles per hour.[11]
Demographics[edit] Historical population CensusPop.Note%± 1880143—1890606323.8%19001,04071.6%19101,22718.0%19201,43817.2%19301,409−2.0%19401,69520.3%19501,91412.9%19602,32221.3%19703,27541.0%19804,56039.2%19906,85650.4%200010,09747.3%201015,45353.0%202018,16817.6%U.S. Decennial Census[12]As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $49,573 and the median income for a family was $59,250. Males had a median income of $39,960 versus $27,793 for females. The per capita income was $21,424. About 4.6% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census[edit]As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 15,453 people, 5,699 households, and 3,970 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,155.2 inhabitants per square mile (832.1/km2). There were 6,044 housing units at an erage density of 843.0 per square mile (325.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.
There were 5,699 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The erage household size was 2.64 and the erage family size was 3.17.
The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Arts and culture[edit]Buffalo has a large variety of art and culture for its size.[14] The Buffalo Community Theater has been producing plays since at least 1983. The Buffalo Community Orchestra has been part of the community since 1995 and has over 50 members. It is known for the "Concert in the Park" series it puts on every summer for free. The orchestra is also funded by businesses and residents of Buffalo and the surrounding area. Also in the area are the Wright County Chamber Chorus and the Wright Ringers bell choir. Buffalo is also home to many antique shops [1] that he sales the first Thursday of every month.
During the winter, the Civics Center houses two ice sheets and an outdoor rink. It is used for open skating, youth and adult hockey, and figure skating. The Buffalo Youth Hockey Association and the Buffalo Figure Skating Club both use the Civics Center as their home rink.[15]
Government[edit] Buffalo Fire Department, Station 1Buffalo has a city council with five members, including the mayor. The mayor is elected every two years and presides over council meetings. As of March 2020, the mayor is Teri Lachermeier.[16] As of 2023, the other council members are Brad Dahl, Steve Downer, George Fantauzza, and Jameson Wakefield. Aside from the mayor, council members serve four-year terms, with elections for two at a time every two years.[17] Buffalo and Wright County are in Minnesota's 6th congressional district.[18]
Education[edit]The local school district is Buffalo–Hanover–Montrose Schools. It is composed of schools in Buffalo, Hanover, and Montrose. There are six elementary schools: Discovery Center, Northwinds, Parkside, Tatanka, Hanover, and Montrose. There is a middle school, Buffalo Community Middle School, and a high school, Buffalo High School. There is also a private Catholic school, St. Francis Xier School, for grades K–8.
Media[edit] Wright County Journal-Press buildingKRWC 1360 AM has served Buffalo and the Wright County area since 1971 and is just outside city limits. It provides local and national news and broadcasts high-school sports for Buffalo and surrounding communities. It also airs oldies, classic rock, and contemporary country music.[19]
There are two local newspapers, The Drummer and The Wright County Journal Press.
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Retrieved August 1, 2015. ^ "Shooting at Buffalo, Minnesota Health Clinic Injures at Least Five, Bombs Also Reported". Newsweek. February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012. ^ "Buffalo Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Minnesota, United States) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved February 16, 2022. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 10, 2014. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012. ^ "Exploring Buffalo's Public Art Scene - Part I". BuffaloVibe.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023. ^ "Civic Center". City of Buffalo MN. March 21, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2019. ^ "City Council - City of Buffalo MN". City of Buffalo, MN. January 2, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2020. ^ "City Council". City of Buffalo MN. December 5, 2023. ^ "Minnesota Secretary Of State - Congressional Maps". www.sos.state.mn.us. ^ "About Us | KRWC 1360 AM". June 14, 2021. External links[edit] Wikimedia Commons has media related to Buffalo, Minnesota. 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