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Appleton

Minnesota · 1,392 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 $35,069. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 1,479 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,300. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,392
−52%since 2000
from 2,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
743 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 1,532 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+10%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Appleton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,069
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,737
+123%since 2000
from $12,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,118)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(62)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other8.8%(123)
Diversity Score34.6%(482)
Diversity Score
35
−29%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+138%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appleton, Minnesota?

Appleton, Minnesota has about 1,392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Appleton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Appleton, Minnesota earns about $35,069 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 $54,300, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Appleton, Minnesota?

About 17.0% 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 23.1% 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 160 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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