Buhl, Idaho

Buhl: city in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

About

Buhl is a city located in the county of Twin Falls in the U.S. state of Idaho. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,122 and a population density of 847 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 4,507 inhabitants.

The city was created 120 years ago in 1906.

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Quick Facts about Buhl

Population 4,507 (2019)
Country United States of America
State Idaho (United States)
County Twin Falls County
Postal code 83316
Phone Area Codes 208
Area 4.87 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5991,-114.7595
Named for Frank H. Buhl
Altitude 3,770 feet / 1149 meters
Establishment April 17, 1906 (120 years ago)
Time Zone America/Boise
Local time 15:48:16 (22nd April 2026)
Density 926 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth 8.54% (2010-2019)
Weather 41℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather
Buhl Post Office - Buhl Idaho image
Buhl Post Office - Buhl Idaho image

Geography

Buhl is located at 42°35'57"N 114°45'34"W (42.5990700, -114.7594900). It has 3 neighbors: Lautenbach, Lautenbachzell and Guebwiller.

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Weather

41°F
Rain Showers
21 mph SSW Tuesday Night

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Demographics

The population of Buhl increased by 8.54% in 9 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,122 - census
2011 4,207 2.02% estimation process
2012 4,232 0.59% estimation process
2013 4,281 1.14% estimation process
2014 4,308 0.63% estimation process
2015 4,346 0.87% estimation process
2016 4,397 1.16% estimation process
2017 4,445 1.08% estimation process
2018 4,448 0.07% estimation process
2019 4,507 1.31% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 17,549
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 17,149
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 2.3%
April 1, 2020 Population : 17,921
April 1, 2010 Population : 17,142
People under 5 years old, percentage : 6.0%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 21.7%
People over 65 (%) : 18.2%
Female persons, % : 51.1%
White only, percent : 84.2%
Black or African American alone, percent : 7.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.7%
Asians alone % : 1.4%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 4.1%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 4.1%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 83.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 1,141
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 6.3%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 53.7%
Buhl zip code is 83316. County name: Twin Falls, County fips: 16083
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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 53.7%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $203,100
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,411
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $511
2015-2019 median gross rent : $962
2015-2019 Households : 6,959
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.38
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 87.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 6.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 90.2%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 80.2%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 25.2%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 10.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 5.4%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 63.9%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 60.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 25,642
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 59,201
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 1,649,704
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 175,993
2012 total retail sales per capita : $10,207
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 25.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $58,576
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $33,300
Percentage of people living in poverty : 10.3%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,218
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 767
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 344
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 119
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,022
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 146
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 994
2010 population per square mile : 2,560.0
2010 land area in square miles : 6.70

People born in Buhl (3)

People born in Buhl, including engineer Maurice Koechlin, German politician Jean Martin, engineer René Koechlin, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Buhl, ID. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
142559 College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls (ID) 83301
142407 Aveda Institute-Twin Falls Twin Falls (ID) 83301
457493 Urban 113 School of Cosmetology TWIN FALLS (ID) 83301
476957 Academy di Firenze Jerome (ID) 83338-2329

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Buhl, ID. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
TFI Twin Falls, Idaho 1135 Blue Lakes Circle BUS

Closest post offices linked to Buhl.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Buhl Post Office Buhl (ID) 83316
Castleford Post Office Castleford (ID) 83321
Filer Post Office Filer (ID) 83328
Wendell Post Office Wendell (ID) 83355
Pioneer Station Post Office Twin Falls (ID) 83301

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Buhl, Minnesota city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 969 people.

Other cities in Twin Falls County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Twin Falls County , ID.

City Name Population Title
Twin Falls 50,197 The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
Kimberly 4,054 City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America
Filer 2,931 City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States
Hansen 1,284 City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States
Hollister 309 City in Idaho
Castleford 250 City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States
Murtaugh 172 City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Buhl distances to largest Idaho cities