Buffalo, Minnesota
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| Buffalo, Minnesota | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
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| Government | |
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| Area | |
| - Total | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| - Land | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| - Water | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) 22.72%% |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 10,097 |
| - Density | 1,675.8/sq mi (646.5/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | Central (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55313 |
| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-08452[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0640603[2] |
| Website: www.ci.buffalo.mn.us | |
Buffalo is a city in and the county seat of Wright County, Minnesota, United States.[3] The population was 10,097 at the 2000 census.
Minnesota State Highways 25 and 55 are two of the main arterial routes in the city.
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[edit] History
Buffalo got its start in the 1800s as a resort town for wealthy day-trippers from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. There were several resorts located around Lake Pulaski, one of the two largest lakes in Buffalo. Visitors would take a train from the Twin Cities and arrive in Buffalo only an hour later.
[edit] Culture
For a small Midwestern town, Buffalo boasts a relatively large and vibrant arts scene. The Buffalo Community Theater is a local organization that produces several plays per year, and is funded and put on entirely by members of the surrounding community. The Buffalo Community Orchestra is another popular artistic outlet, boasting over 50 members. Also in the area are the Wright County Chamber Chorus and the Wright Ringers bell choir. The local High School is also known for its cultural output.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.8 square miles (20.2 km²), of which, 6.0 square miles (15.6 km²) of it is land and 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²) of it (22.72%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 10,097 people, 3,702 households, and 2,583 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,675.8 people per square mile (646.5/km²). There were 3,871 housing units at an average density of 642.5/sq mi (247.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.74% White, 0.52% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.
There were 3,702 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.
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 for the city 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.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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