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Wilton

Minnesota · 263 residents · 2.946 sq mi
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Wilton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,938. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
263
+41%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1391902422933441990201020202024Wilton
2024327
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,938
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,359
+74%since 2000
from $13,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,047
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(194)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(10)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other12%(32)
Diversity Score40%(105)
Diversity Score
40
+881%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−2%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Female
44.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, Minnesota?

Wilton, Minnesota has about 263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wilton, Minnesota earns about $55,938 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 $135,700, and the typical rent is about $1,047 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, Minnesota?

About 14.1% 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 19.3% 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 81 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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