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Wahkon

Minnesota · 251 residents (2025 est.) · 0.956 sq mi
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Wahkon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $235,700. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−18%since 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+12%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:251 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1912322733143551990201020202024Wahkon
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,750
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,660
+72%since 2000
from $16,088 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+10%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,700
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
39.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
+56.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+56%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(22)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other7.4%(19)
Diversity Score35.8%(92)
Diversity Score
36
+1313%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.8 min
+119%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 21.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahkon, Minnesota?

Wahkon, Minnesota has about 258 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wahkon, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wahkon, Minnesota earns about $51,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wahkon, Minnesota expensive?

In Wahkon, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $235,700, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Wahkon, Minnesota?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wahkon, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wahkon, Minnesota?

About 11.4% of people in Wahkon, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wahkon, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wahkon, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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