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Bluffton, Minnesota - Basic Facts

The City of Bluffton had a population of 225 as of July 1, 2024. Bluffton ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Minnesota. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Bluffton is located at latitude 46.4691 and longitude -95.2331 in Otter Tail County. The formal boundaries for the City of Bluffton encompass a land area of 2.76 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Otter Tail County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The City of Bluffton has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.


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Bluffton, MN Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION

Total Population 225 (100%)
Population in Households 225 (100.0%)
Population in Families 198 (88.0%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 82
Diversity Index2 11
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $79,518
Average Household Income $89,994
% of Income for Mortgage4 21%
Per Capita Income $33,198
Wealth Index5 67
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (57.0)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 94 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 76 (80.9%)
Renter Occupied HU 7 ( 7.4%)
Vacant Housing Units 11 (11.7%)
Median Home Value $262,500
Average Home Value $263,158
Housing Affordability Index3 121
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 83
Average Household Size 2.71
Family Households 70
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2024 2024-2029
Population 1.64% 1.04%
Households 0.87% 1.18%
Families   -4.71%
Median Household Income   1.49%
Per Capita Income   2.90%
Owner Occupied HU   0.52%

Bluffton, MN - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Bluffton to the other 914 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Minnesota by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 659 28th
Population Density # 827 10th
Median Household Income # 411 55th
Housing Affordability Index # 631 69th
Per Capita Income # 757 17th
Diversity Index # 803 12th

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