Buhl, Minnesota

Coordinates: 47°29′37″N 92°46′25″W / 47.49361°N 92.77361°W / 47.49361; -92.77361
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Buhl
FIPS code
27-08524
GNIS feature ID0660903[2]
Sales tax7.375%[5]
Websitecityofbuhlmn.com

Buhl is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 952 at the 2020 census.[3]

U.S. Highway 169 serves as a main route in the community.

The city's motto is "The Finest Water in America".

History

A post office called Buhl has been in operation since 1900.[6] The city was named for Frank H. Buhl, a businessperson in the mining industry.[7] Buhl was incorporated on February 25, 1901.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.56 square miles (9.22 km2); 3.35 square miles (8.68 km2) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) is water.[8]

Water

Buhl is noted for its pure water, supplied by a

glacial aquifer located 700 feet deep below the surface, encased in 300 feet of solid granite.[9]
This is reflected in the city's motto, prominently displayed on the town's water tower.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19101,005—
19202,00799.7%
19301,634−18.6%
19401,600−2.1%
19501,462−8.6%
19601,5264.4%
19701,303−14.6%
19801,284−1.5%
1990915−28.7%
20009837.4%
20101,0001.7%
2020952−4.8%
2022 (est.)949[4]−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2020 Census[3]

2010 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 430 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.0% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 42 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census

As of the

Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population. 20.5% were of Finnish, 15.1% German, 10.7% Italian, 6.8% English and 5.8% Norwegian
ancestry.

There were 405 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,574, and the median income for a family was $34,464. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $21,538 for females. The

poverty line
, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Presidential election results
2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[11] 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[12] 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[13] 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[14] 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[15] 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[16]
Year Republican Democratic
Third parties
2020 55.1% 305 41.9% 232 3.0% 17
2016 50.0% 265 40.5% 214 9.5% 50
2012 32.1% 163 63.2% 321 4.7% 24
2008 29.5% 159 67.2% 362 3.3% 18
2004 29.7% 167 68.7% 387 1.6% 9
2000 24.5% 141 64.0% 368 11.5% 66
Buhl Abundant Water, Land & Good People sign in Buhl, Minnesota

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Buhl, Minnesota
  3. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  5. ^ "Buhl (MN) sales tax rate". Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "St. Louis County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 478.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  9. ^ "Recent Media Coverage". Archived from the original on September 7, 2008. Retrieved September 18, 2008.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  12. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  13. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  14. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  15. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  16. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".

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