Bluffton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Bluffton, Minnesota
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Downtown Bluffton
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Location of Bluffton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Founded | March 1880 |
| Incorporated | February 26, 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.756 sq mi (7.138 km2) |
| • Land | 2.735 sq mi (7.083 km2) |
| • Water | 0.021 sq mi (0.055 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 210 |
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213 |
| • Density | 76.78/sq mi (29.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
56518
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-06778 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394210 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Bluffton is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States, along the Leaf River. The population was 210 at the 2020 census.
History
Bluffton was platted in March 1880, and named for the bluffs on the nearby Leaf River. Bluffton was incorporated on February 26, 1903.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.756 square miles (7.14 km2), of which 2.735 square miles (7.08 km2) is land and 0.021 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
U.S. Route 10 serves as a main route in the community.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 69 | — | |
| 1910 | 148 | — | |
| 1920 | 220 | 48.6% | |
| 1930 | 204 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 234 | 14.7% | |
| 1950 | 239 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 211 | −11.7% | |
| 1970 | 195 | −7.6% | |
| 1980 | 206 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 187 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 210 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 207 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 210 | 1.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 213 | 2.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 207 people, 79 households, and 54 families living in the city. The population density was 75.0 inhabitants per square mile (29.0/km2). There were 83 housing units at an average density of 30.1 per square mile (11.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 79 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.20.
The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Staples, 23 miles (37 km) to the southeast.
See also
In Spanish: Bluffton (Minnesota) para niños
