Bluffton is a city located in Otter Tail County Minnesota. Bluffton has a 2024 population of 212. Bluffton is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 212 in 2020.
The average household income in Bluffton is $77,047 with a poverty rate of 20.16%. The median age in Bluffton is 28.3 years: 29.3 years for males, and 25.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bluffton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 92.89% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 6.72% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 97 | 2.61 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 51 | 3.47 | 98 | 2 |
| Non Family | 36 | 1.31 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 5 | 3 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 5 | 2.8 | 40 | 60 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
82.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 9.7% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 18.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 6.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 2.99% |
| High School Graduate | 53 | 39.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 1.49% |
| Some College | 28 | 20.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 117 | 13 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,625 | $0 | $60,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,250 | $57,500 | $31,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,188 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,938 | $55,833 | $30,417 |
| Some College | $52,500 | $60,000 | $0 |
$50,938
Average Earnings
$55,833
Average Male
$30,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.21% of Bluffton residents speak only English, while 1.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 51 | 21.7% |
20.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.16%
Male Poverty Rate
30.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bluffton is White, with 21.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bluffton is White, with 21.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| High School | 9.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,917 | $81,026 |
| Households | $60,625 | $77,047 |
| Married Families | $98,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,250 | $64,456 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 6.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.4%
Born in Bluffton
99.21%
Native Born
0.79%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.21% of Bluffton residents were born in the United States, with 83.4% having been born in Minnesota. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 212 | -2 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 214 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 214 | 3 | 1.42% |
| 2017 | 211 | 5 | 2.43% |
| 2016 | 206 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 205 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 206 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 206 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 206 | -1 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 207 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 207 | 0 | 0% |