Appleton, MN Demographics

A map of Appleton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,071	1,118	76.9%	80.3%
Native American/Other	176	141	12.6%	10.1%
Hispanic	91	62	6.5%	4.5%
Multiracial	39	49	2.8%	3.5%
Black	16	11	1.1%	0.8%
Asian	0	11	0.0%	0.8%

Appleton, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,393, a less than 1% change from the 1,392 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.9% White, 12.6% Native American/Other, 6.5% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Appleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Appleton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Appleton, that probability was 34.1% in 2020 and 38.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Appleton is ranked the 310th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Appleton was ranked the 307th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Appleton's White Population

1,071 residents of Appleton, or 76.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Appleton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Appleton ranks 740th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Appleton's population has decreased from 80.3% to 76.9%.

Appleton is more White than neighboring Milan (27.5% White). Appleton is less White than neighboring Holloway (98.6% White), Correll (100% White), Louisburg (100% White), and Madison (93.2% White).

Appleton's Black Population

16 residents of Appleton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Appleton is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Appleton ranks 297th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Black residents' share of Appleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Appleton is more Black than neighboring Milan (0% Black), Correll (0% Black), Louisburg (0% Black), and Madison (0.1% Black). Appleton is less Black than neighboring Holloway (1.4% Black).

Appleton's Asian Population

0 residents of Appleton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Appleton is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Appleton ranks 300th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Appleton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Appleton is less Asian than neighboring Madison (0.6% Asian).

Appleton's Hispanic Population

91 residents of Appleton, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Appleton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Appleton ranks 279th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Appleton's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.5%.

Appleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Holloway (0% Hispanic), Correll (0% Hispanic), Louisburg (0% Hispanic), and Madison (0.3% Hispanic). Appleton is less Hispanic than neighboring Milan (18.6% Hispanic).

Appleton's Native American/Other Population

176 residents of Appleton, or 12.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Appleton is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Appleton ranks 44th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 24.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Appleton's population has increased from 10.1% to 12.6%.

Appleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holloway (0% Native American/Other), Correll (0% Native American/Other), Louisburg (0% Native American/Other), and Madison (0.5% Native American/Other). Appleton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Milan (53.5% Native American/Other).

Appleton's Multiracial Population

39 residents of Appleton, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Appleton is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Appleton ranks 439th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Appleton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Appleton's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.8%.

Appleton is more Multiracial than neighboring Holloway (0% Multiracial), Milan (0.4% Multiracial), Correll (0% Multiracial), and Louisburg (0% Multiracial). Appleton is less Multiracial than neighboring Madison (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.