Buffalo
City in Wright County, Minnesota
Buffalo is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, with 16,168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maple Lake, 8.0 miles NW.
- 16,168residents (2020 Census)
- 928 ftelevation · 283 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.1 km²
- 2,083 / sq mipopulation density
- 55313ZIP code
About 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. Buffalo's population was 15,453 at the 2010 census and 16,168 at the 2020 census.
Minnesota State Highways 25 and 55 are two of the main routes into the city.
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Living in Buffalo
- Median household income
- $88,820
- Median home value
- $314,400
- Median rent
- $1,182/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Buffalo had 16,168 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,168 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,083 per sq mi (804 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buffalo at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Wright County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,168 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.76 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Water area | 2.14 sq mi (5.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1795° N, 93.8640° W |
| ZIP code | 55313 |
| Official website | ci.buffalo.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2708452 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buffalo
- Maple Lake8.0 mi NW
- Montrose8.3 mi S
- Rockford8.4 mi SE
- St. Michael8.6 mi E
- Monticello8.8 mi NE
- Waverly9.4 mi SW
- Hanover9.9 mi E
- Greenfield10.3 mi SE
- Delano10.3 mi S
- Albertville10.6 mi E
- Silver Creek10.7 mi NW
- Big Lake12.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo
What county is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is in Wright County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Buffalo, MN?
16,168 people lived in Buffalo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo, MN?
The ZIP code of Buffalo is 55313.
What is the elevation of Buffalo?
928 feet (283 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buffalo?
Maple Lake (8.0 mi), Montrose (8.3 mi), Rockford (8.4 mi), St. Michael (8.6 mi), Monticello (8.8 mi).
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