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Wheaton

Minnesota · 1,619 residents · 1.737 sq mi
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Wheaton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,219. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,619
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,611 in 1990
1990 – 2025
932 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 927 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.6
+1%since 1990
from 47.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Wheaton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,219
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,769 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,181
+60%since 1990
from $11,393 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.9%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
77.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
22.8% rent
1.4
+3%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,591)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score3.4%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score4.3%(69)
4
+27%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
+7%since 1990
from 9.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wheaton, Minnesota?

Wheaton, Minnesota has about 1,619 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wheaton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wheaton, Minnesota earns about $29,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheaton, Minnesota expensive?

In Wheaton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $39,700, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Wheaton, Minnesota?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wheaton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheaton, Minnesota?

About 10.9% of people in Wheaton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wheaton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wheaton, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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