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Appleton

Minnesota · 1,361 residents (2025 est.) · 1.874 sq mi
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Appleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,958. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 1,478 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,393
−51%since 2000
from 2,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
743 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 1,532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+20%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,361 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Appleton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,958
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,950 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,683
+99%since 2000
from $12,429 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+6%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(1,920)
Black10.6%(305)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(139)
Asian4.9%(140)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(1,403)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,071)
Black1.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.4%(215)
Diversity Score47.6%(663)
Diversity Score
48
−3%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+100%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−65.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appleton, Minnesota?

Appleton, Minnesota has about 1,393 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Appleton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Appleton, Minnesota earns about $43,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Appleton, Minnesota expensive?

In Appleton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $77,000, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Appleton, Minnesota?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Appleton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Appleton, Minnesota?

About 28.3% of people in Appleton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Appleton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Appleton, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 159 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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