Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wahkon, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

258

Median Agei

53.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.7%216

Hispanic/Latino

8.5%22

Two or More

4.3%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.3%6

Other

0.8%2

Asian

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.9%13

High School Diploma

22.9%43

Some College (<1 yr)

11.2%21

Some College (1+ yr)

22.9%43

Associate's Degree

16%30

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%12

Master's Degree

6.4%12

Professional Degree

1.1%2

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$235,700

Median Renti

$856

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.7%98

Renter-Occupied

20.3%25

Total Units

204

Homeownership

79.7%

Vacancy Rate

39.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.2%9

$50K–$100K

8.2%8

$100K–$150K

10.2%10

$150K–$200K

17.3%17

$200K–$300K

12.2%12

$300K–$500K

27.6%27

$500K–$1M

15.3%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

6.4%13

2010–2019

7.4%15

2000–2009

10.8%22

1990–1999

11.8%24

1980–1989

8.8%18

1970–1979

11.3%23

1960–1969

11.3%23

1950–1959

10.8%22

1940–1949

10.3%21

1939 or earlier

11.3%23

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.3%84

Bottled/LP Gas

12.2%15

Electricity

12.2%15

Fuel Oil

4.1%5

Wood

1.6%2

Other

1.6%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,750

Mean Household Incomei

$58,941

Per Capita Incomei

$27,660

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%3

$10K–$15K

7.3%9

$15K–$20K

10.6%13

$20K–$25K

7.3%9

$25K–$30K

4.9%6

$30K–$35K

3.3%4

$35K–$40K

8.1%10

$40K–$45K

1.6%2

$45K–$50K

1.6%2

$50K–$60K

13%16

$60K–$75K

6.5%8

$75K–$100K

21.1%26

$100K–$125K

7.3%9

$125K–$150K

0.8%1

$150K–$200K

2.4%3

$200K+

1.6%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

31.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

49.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(12.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured