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Waltham

Minnesota · 164 residents · 0.478 sq mi
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Waltham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 9% 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 $103,100. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−16%since 2000
from 196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1101341571802041990201020202024Waltham
2024182
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.3%(12)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.4%(17)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1411.6%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.9%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(5)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.7%(11)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4417.1%(28)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 547.9%(13)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.1%(28)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.1%(15)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.8%(3)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,858
+15%since 2000
from $26,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(148)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.8%(8)
Ancestry
German60.7%(102)
Norwegian29.8%(50)
Irish14.3%(24)
Czech4.8%(8)
English4.2%(7)
Swedish2.4%(4)
Danish1.8%(3)
Italian1.2%(2)
American0.6%(1)
Dutch0.6%(1)
French0.6%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 83.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.4%(17)
Married61.2%(41)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13.4%(9)
Women 15+
Never married11.7%(7)
Married70%(42)
Widowed11.7%(7)
Divorced6.7%(4)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waltham, Minnesota?

Waltham, Minnesota has about 164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waltham, Minnesota?

The typical household in Waltham, Minnesota earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waltham, Minnesota expensive?

In Waltham, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $103,100, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Waltham, Minnesota?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Waltham, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waltham, Minnesota?

About 20.8% of people in Waltham, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waltham, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Waltham, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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