Buxton city, North Dakota
Buxton city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Buxton city is a geographic entity located in Traill County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 349. The land area covers 0.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 349 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.8 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 134 | ±29 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 135 | ±30 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 134 | ±29 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1 | ±3 |
| Median Home Value | $177,500 | ±$43,845 |
| Median Gross Rent | $689 | ±$119 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,250 | ±$33,483 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,018 | ±$5,334 |
| Poverty Rate | 5% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 18 | ±14 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 163 | ±38 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.6% | ±25.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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CITY OF BUXTON
GUS Population: 353 (2024)
ID: 171477
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 153, BUXTON ND 58218-0153
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GUS Population: 7,989 (2024)
ID: 131862
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR
PO BOX 429, HILLSBORO ND 58045-0429
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Buxton | PK-06 | Buxton, ND | |
| Regular School Buxton | 07-12 | Buxton, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CLIMAX, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CLIMAX, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | FISHER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | FISHER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Hillsboro, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Hillsboro, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mayville State University
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College | 12.4 mi away | 330 Third Street NE, Mayville, ND, 58257-1299 |
7017882301
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MAYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 52 CENTER AVENUE NORTH, MAYVILLE, ND, 58257 | — |
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Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks
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College Vocational | 20.8 mi away | 2011 South Washington ST, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 |
7012359910
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CLIMAX LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 104 W BROADWAY, CLIMAX, MN, 56523 |
(218) 857-2455
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University of North Dakota
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College | 22.1 mi away | 264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193, Grand Forks, ND, 58202-8193 |
8002255863
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GRAND FORKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 2110 LIBRARY CIRCLE, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201 |
(701) 772-8116
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EAST GRAND FORKS CAMPBELL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 422 4TH STREET NORTHWEST, EAST GRAND FORKS, MN, 56721 |
(218) 773-9121
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NORTHWOOD CITY CENTER LIBRARY
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Library | 23.7 mi away | 206 SOUTH MAIN ST., NORTHWOOD, ND, 58267 |
(701) 587-5370
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HILLSBORO 3 N, ND US, located 11.4 miles from Buxton city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.9° | 1.0° | 9.4° | 0.55" | — |
| February | 22.5° | 4.2° | 13.3° | 0.59" | — |
| March | 35.9° | 19.5° | 27.7° | 1.20" | — |
| April | 53.0° | 33.7° | 43.4° | 1.39" | — |
| May | 67.7° | 45.8° | 56.7° | 2.77" | — |
| June | 77.0° | 57.3° | 67.1° | 3.65" | — |
| July | 81.3° | 61.1° | 71.2° | 3.43" | — |
| August | 80.2° | 58.4° | 69.3° | 2.59" | — |
| September | 71.3° | 49.7° | 60.5° | 2.16" | — |
| October | 55.2° | 36.8° | 46.0° | 2.21" | — |
| November | 38.2° | 22.3° | 30.3° | 0.86" | — |
| December | 23.7° | 9.4° | 16.6° | 0.91" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Reynolds city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Thompson city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Mayville city | City | 12.9 mi | — |
| Climax city | City | 13.3 mi | — |
| Hillsboro city | City | 13.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3809711340. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.