Bluffton

Village in Allen County, Ohio

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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.

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, OH population

Bluffton had 3,967 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,967
Density1,031 per sq mi (398 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bluffton at a glance

StateOhio (OH)
CountyAllen County
TypeVillage
Population3,967 (2020)
Land area3.85 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Water area0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²)
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Coordinates40.8922° N, 83.8874° W
ZIP code45817
Official websitebluffton-ohio.com
Census code (GEOID)3907426

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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