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Wolverton

Minnesota · 128 residents · 0.349 sq mi
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Wolverton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,732. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,000. Households here earn about 46% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
+5%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.3
−2%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
70971251531801990201020202024Wolverton
2024145
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.7%(15)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.9%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.7%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(4)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(15)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4416.4%(21)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.4%(12)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.2%(13)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.9%(14)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.1%(4)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,732
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,586
+64%since 2000
from $16,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing13.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wolverton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(114)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan19.4%(34)
Ancestry
Norwegian33.1%(58)
German30.3%(53)
French13.1%(23)
Irish10.9%(19)
Swedish7.4%(13)
English6.3%(11)
Italian3.4%(6)
Slovene3.4%(6)
Finnish1.7%(3)
American1.1%(2)
Czech1.1%(2)
Dutch1.1%(2)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.1%(2)
Polish0.6%(1)
Slovak0.6%(1)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 70.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.2%(27)
Married42.2%(27)
Widowed4.7%(3)
Divorced10.9%(7)
Women 15+
Never married23.6%(13)
Married47.3%(26)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced29.1%(16)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolverton, Minnesota?

Wolverton, Minnesota has about 128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolverton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wolverton, Minnesota earns about $39,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolverton, Minnesota expensive?

In Wolverton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Wolverton, Minnesota?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wolverton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolverton, Minnesota?

About 6.9% of people in Wolverton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolverton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolverton, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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