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Appleton

Minnesota · 1,412 residents · 1.874 sq mi
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Appleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,345. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 1,459 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,300. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,412
−51%since 2000
from 2,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
753 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 1,532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
+25%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Appleton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,345
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,950 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,147
+14%since 2000
from $12,429 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,296)
Black1.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(60)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other2.1%(29)
Diversity Score19.3%(272)
Diversity Score
19
−61%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
Female
34.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−61.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appleton, Minnesota?

Appleton, Minnesota has about 1,412 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Appleton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Appleton, Minnesota earns about $34,345 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 $58,300, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Appleton, Minnesota?

About 9.2% 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 12.5% 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 140 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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