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The City of Bluffton had a population of 10,529 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Bluffton is located at latitude 40.7387 and longitude -85.1716 in Wells County. The formal boundaries for the City of Bluffton encompass a land area of 8.22 sq. miles and a water area of 0.13 sq. miles. Wells County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Bluffton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Bluffton is located within Township of Harrison, a minor civil division (MCD) of Wells County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,529 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,235 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,539 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,779 |
| Median Home Value | $149,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,807 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,819 (58.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,731 (36.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 257 (5.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,550 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Family Households | 2,453 (53.9%) |
The table below compares Bluffton to the other 976 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Indiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 83 | 92nd |
| Population Density | # 377 | 61st |
| Median Household Income | # 626 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 426 | 56th |
| Diversity Index | # 329 | 66th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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