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Wahkon

Minnesota · 235 residents · 0.956 sq mi
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Wahkon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,538. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 79 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,000. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
−25%since 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.8
+24%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1912322733143551990201020202024Wahkon
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,538
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,693
+66%since 2000
from $16,088 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(22)
Diversity Score23.9%(56)
Diversity Score
24
+845%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 21.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahkon, Minnesota?

Wahkon, Minnesota has about 235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wahkon, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wahkon, Minnesota earns about $41,538 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 $175,000, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Wahkon, Minnesota?

About 19.1% 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 14.5% 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 27 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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