Appleton is a city located in Swift County Minnesota. Appleton has a 2024 population of 1,357. Appleton is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,387 in 2020.
The average household income in Appleton is $55,624 with a poverty rate of 20.5%. The median age in Appleton is 51.6 years: 47 years for males, and 55.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Appleton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,121 | 82.43% |
| Two or more races | 140 | 10.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 72 | 5.29% |
| Other race | 16 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.81% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 625 | 2.09 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 376 | 1.13 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 163 | 3.52 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Female | 74 | 3.66 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Male | 12 | 3.08 | 75 | 25 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 3.72% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 10.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 152 | 16.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 2.44% |
| High School Graduate | 379 | 40.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 4.04% |
| Some College | 215 | 22.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 841 | 786 | 164 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 26 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 11 |
| Other Race | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,143 | $46,667 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,906 | $0 | $68,906 |
| High School Graduate | $36,125 | $37,375 | $23,864 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,696 | $42,778 | $21,250 |
| Some College | $26,518 | $44,583 | $15,781 |
$31,696
Average Earnings
$42,778
Average Male
$21,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.66% of Appleton residents speak only English, while 6.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,068 | 232 | 21.72% |
| Islander | 72 | 34 | 47.22% |
| Multiple | 140 | 3 | 2.14% |
20.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.44%
Male Poverty Rate
21.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Appleton is Islander, with 47.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Appleton is Multiple, with 2.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.62% |
| High School | 27.35% |
| Some College | 8.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 13.99% |
| Male Employed | 4.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,474 | $72,175 |
| Households | $40,117 | $55,624 |
| Married Families | $74,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,597 | $43,279 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
83
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 8.69% |
| Other Race | 4 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 8.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.59%
Born in Appleton
98.01%
Native Born
1.99%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
98.01% of Appleton residents were born in the United States, with 80.59% having been born in Minnesota. 0.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,321 | -7 | -0.53% |
| 2028 | 1,328 | -7 | -0.52% |
| 2027 | 1,335 | -8 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 1,343 | -7 | -0.52% |
| 2025 | 1,350 | -7 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 1,357 | -8 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 1,365 | -15 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 1,380 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 1,383 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 1,387 | 57 | 4.29% |
| 2019 | 1,330 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 1,335 | -14 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 1,349 | -8 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 1,357 | 10 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 1,347 | -19 | -1.39% |
| 2014 | 1,366 | -11 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 1,377 | -14 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 1,391 | -9 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 1,400 | -13 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 1,413 | 0 | 0% |