Buhl, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buhl
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Buhl Water Tower
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| Motto(s):
The Finest Water in America
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Location of the city of Buhl
within Saint Louis County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Incorporated | February 25, 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.51 sq mi (9.10 km2) |
| • Land | 3.31 sq mi (8.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 952 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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949 |
| • Density | 287.87/sq mi (111.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55713
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-08524 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0660903 |
| Sales tax | 7.375% |
Buhl is a small city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 952 people lived there.
A main road, U.S. Highway 169, goes through the city. Buhl is known for its motto: "The Finest Water in America."
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History of Buhl
A post office opened in Buhl in 1900. The city got its name from Frank H. Buhl. He was a businessperson who worked in the mining industry. Buhl officially became a city on February 25, 1901.
Geography and Water
Buhl covers a total area of about 3.56 square miles (9.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometers) is water.
Buhl's Special Water
Buhl is famous for its very pure water. This water comes from a glacial aquifer. An aquifer is like a huge underground water storage area. This one is 700 feet (213 meters) deep. It is protected by 300 feet (91 meters) of solid granite. This amazing water supply is why the city's motto is "The Finest Water in America." You can even see this motto on the town's water tower!
Population of Buhl
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,005 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,007 | 99.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,634 | −18.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,600 | −2.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,462 | −8.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,526 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,303 | −14.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,284 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 915 | −28.7% | |
| 2000 | 983 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,000 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 952 | −4.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 949 | −5.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Buhl's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,000 people living in Buhl. There were 430 homes in the city. The population density was about 298.5 people per square mile (115.2 people per square kilometer).
Most people living in Buhl were White (93.7%). There were also people who were African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people were from two or more races. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Buhl was 42 years old. About 22.7% of the residents were under 18 years old.
