Unified School District · MN
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools is a unified school district in Minnesota with a community population of 4,175. The median household income is $71,471 and the median age is 40.4.
4,175
Population
14
People / sq mi
$71,471
Median Income
40.4
Median Age
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools covers 293 sq mi of land at 14.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,471
Median Household Income
$40,189
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$176,500
Median Home Value
$903
Median Rent
82.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.9%
High School+
14.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools serves a community with a population of 4,175 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Minnesota.
The median household income in Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools is $71,471, with a per capita income of $40,189. The poverty rate is 5.1%.
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools is 86.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 52.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools, 91.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools is $176,500, with a median rent of $903. The homeownership rate is 82.3%.
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Data for Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2700023).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.