Bluffton
Village in Allen County, Ohio

Bluffton is a village in Allen County, Ohio, with 3,967 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 833 ft (254 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Cory, 4.5 miles NE.
- 3,967residents (2020 Census)
- 833 ftelevation · 254 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 1,031 / sq mipopulation density
- 45817ZIP code
About Bluffton
Bluffton, originally known as Shannon, is a village in Allen and Hancock counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 3,967 at the 2020 census. Bluffton is home to Bluffton University, a four-year educational institution affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. Bluffton is served by the Bluffton general aviation airport. Bluffton participates in the Tree City USA program.
The Allen County portion of Bluffton is part of the Lima, Ohio metropolitan area, while the Hancock County portion is part of the Findlay Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Bluffton
- Median household income
- $75,694
- Median home value
- $212,400
- Median rent
- $823/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Bluffton had 3,967 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,967 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,031 per sq mi (398 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bluffton at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Allen County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 3,967 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.85 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8922° N, 83.8874° W |
| ZIP code | 45817 |
| Official website | bluffton-ohio.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3907426 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bluffton
- Mount Cory4.5 mi NE
- Pandora5.0 mi NW
- Beaverdam6.1 mi SW
- Rawson7.0 mi NE
- Jenera8.4 mi E
- Gilboa8.9 mi N
- Ada9.2 mi S
- Benton Ridge9.2 mi NE
- Columbus Grove9.2 mi W
- Lafayette9.8 mi S
- Cairo11.1 mi SW
- Ottawa11.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bluffton
What county is Bluffton in?
Bluffton is in Allen County, Ohio.
What is the population of Bluffton, OH?
3,967 people lived in Bluffton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bluffton, OH?
The ZIP code of Bluffton is 45817.
What is the elevation of Bluffton?
833 feet (254 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bluffton?
Mount Cory (4.5 mi), Pandora (5.0 mi), Beaverdam (6.1 mi), Rawson (7.0 mi), Jenera (8.4 mi).
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