Demographics & People — Appleton, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,360 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 46.5 |
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| Total Households | 625 |
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| Family Households | 249 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0772 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,121 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 529 |
| Norwegian | 509 |
| Swedish | 159 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 147 |
| Other groups | 135 |
| Irish | 91 |
| Polish | 90 |
| African | 41 |
| Subsaharan African | 41 |
| French (except Basque) | 36 |
Language
| English Only | 1,240 |
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| Spanish | 12 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,324 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 88 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,000 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Appleton, Minnesota.
