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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilton

Minnesota · 186 residents · 2.946 sq mi
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The short version

Wilton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $76,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% 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

Total population
186
+2%since 1990
from 182 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.5
+7%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1391902422933441990201020202024Wilton
2024327
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.6%(16)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 94.3%(8)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.5%(12)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 1913.4%(25)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.8%(7)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.8%(22)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.7%(33)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.8%(22)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.8%(20)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.3%(8)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,432
+17%since 1990
from $11,491 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.7%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
9.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wilton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(177)
Black2.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.4%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish23.2%(76)
German17.1%(56)
Norwegian12.8%(42)
Danish4.3%(14)
French4%(13)
Swedish4%(13)
English3.7%(12)
Polish2.1%(7)
Hungarian1.5%(5)
American1.2%(4)
Finnish0.9%(3)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.9%(3)
Dutch0.6%(2)
Greek0.3%(1)
Russian0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Danish population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+55%since 1990
from 11.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.3%(30)
Married47.9%(34)
Widowed2.8%(2)
Divorced7%(5)
Women 15+
Never married39.1%(34)
Married40.2%(35)
Widowed5.7%(5)
Divorced14.9%(13)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, Minnesota?

Wilton, Minnesota has about 186 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wilton, Minnesota earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilton, Minnesota expensive?

In Wilton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $76,200, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, Minnesota?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wilton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilton, Minnesota?

About 14.7% of people in Wilton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilton, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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