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Wheaton, Minnesota
Wheaton, city, in Traverse County, Minnesota. Wheaton had 1,330 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,460 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,389 (±121). GEOID 2769844.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,330
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,460 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,389 ±121
Median household income
$45,781
±$8,335 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$87,500
±$13,876 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$609
±$78 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Wheaton and what county is it in?
Wheaton is a city in Traverse County, Minnesota. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 841 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wheaton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,330 people lived in Wheaton on July 1, 2025, down 8.8% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 1,460 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,389 (±121).
| Measure | Wheaton | Traverse County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,389 ±121 | 3,243 | no clear change |
| Households | 647 ±62 | 1,311 | −163 |
| Average household size | 2.02 ±0.16 | 2.39 | +0.24 |
| Housing units | 832 ±58 | 1,896 | no clear change |
Wheaton's population since 2000
From 1,619 in 2000 to 1,330 in 2025: down 17.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wheaton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wheaton?
The median resident of Wheaton is 46.3 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 30.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.5%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wheaton | Traverse County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 ±3.3 | 46.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±3.0 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.0% ±3.0 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Male | 42.0% ±3.1 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.5% ±2.7 pts | 6.1% | +3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.2% ±3.8 pts | 84.2% | −9.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±2.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4% ±2.1 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3% ±3.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±3.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8% ±4.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±3.6 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.0% ±3.7 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±4.2 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wheaton earn?
Half of Wheaton's 647 households earn less than $45,781 a year (±$8,335), against $62,989 in Traverse County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $55,312 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wheaton | Traverse County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,781 ±$8,335 | $62,989 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,224 ±$5,954 | $83,949 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,559 ±$2,404 | $37,082 | −$9,215 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4% ±5.1 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.9% ±8.4 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.1% ±6.4 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 83.8% ±5.0 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.5% ±4.8 pts | 83.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wheaton?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Wheaton's occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $87,500 by its owner (±$13,876). The median renter pays $609 a month including utilities, and 43.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wheaton | Traverse County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $87,500 ±$13,876 | $114,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $609 ±$78 | $615 | −$95 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.2% ±18.9 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,221 ±$157 | $1,292 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5% ±5.6 pts | 81.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.5% ±5.6 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Housing units | 832 ±58 | 1,896 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9% ±3.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.5% ±11.9 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2% ±6.5 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.8% ±4.5 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wheaton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Wheaton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wheaton work and get to work?
74.6% of Wheaton's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Wheaton | Traverse County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.4% ±5.6 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±2.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±6.4 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±4.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 9.2% ±4.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±3.8 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.3 min ±3.9 | 17.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wheaton?
No census tract lies mostly in Wheaton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4601Traverse County | 2,100 | $53,843 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wheaton) · Census block assignment files
How does Wheaton compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wheaton is the 9,215th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 317th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Wheaton ranks 550th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 317th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 556th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 247th | 562 |
| Median household income | 550th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 528th | 562 |
| Median home value | 556th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 451st | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 68th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 485th | 559 |
| Median age | 132nd | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 356th | 561 |
| Work from home | 462nd | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 528th | 562 |
Wheaton's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Wheaton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wheaton?
11 of the 57 figures for Wheaton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wheaton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wheaton.