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Whalan

Minnesota · 69 residents (2025 est.) · 0.43 sq mi
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Whalan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,625. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $168,800. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−30%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+9%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:69 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2758891191501990201020202024Whalan
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,625
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,698
+266%since 2000
from $17,680 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+46.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
+24%since 2010
from 0.275 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing20.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
50.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.3
−25%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.1%(5)
Diversity Score24.7%(11)
Diversity Score
25
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+44.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.5 min
+167%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% 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
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2011
from 84.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whalan, Minnesota?

Whalan, Minnesota has about 45 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whalan, Minnesota?

The typical household in Whalan, Minnesota earns about $125,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whalan, Minnesota expensive?

In Whalan, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $168,800.

How educated are people in Whalan, Minnesota?

About 51.4% of adults age 25 and over in Whalan, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whalan, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of people in Whalan, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whalan, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Whalan, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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