Whalan, MN Demographics

A map of Whalan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	40	57	88.9%	85.1%
Native American/Other	5	0	11.1%	0.0%
Black	0	2	0.0%	3.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.5%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	6.0%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	4.5%

Whalan, Minnesota has an estimated population of 45, a dramatic decrease from the 67 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 11.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Whalan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Whalan has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Whalan, that probability was 27.0% in 2020 and 19.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Whalan is ranked the 864th 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). Whalan was ranked the 848th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Whalan's White Population

40 residents of Whalan, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Whalan is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Whalan ranks 655th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whalan's White population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. White residents' share of Whalan's population has increased from 85.1% to 88.9%.

Whalan is less White than neighboring Lanesboro (93.7% White), Peterson (94.3% White), Rushford Village (99% White), Preston (95.4% White), and Rushford (93.6% White).

Whalan's Black Population

0 residents of Whalan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Whalan is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Whalan ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whalan's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Whalan's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Whalan is less Black than neighboring Preston (0.6% Black), and Rushford (0.4% Black).

Whalan's Asian Population

0 residents of Whalan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Whalan is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Whalan ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whalan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Whalan's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Whalan is less Asian than neighboring Peterson (0.8% Asian), Preston (0.3% Asian), and Rushford (2.1% Asian).

Whalan's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Whalan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Whalan is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Whalan ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whalan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Whalan's population has decreased from 6.0% to 0.0%.

Whalan is less Hispanic than neighboring Lanesboro (3% Hispanic), Peterson (2.5% Hispanic), Preston (2.3% Hispanic), and Rushford (1.2% Hispanic).

Whalan's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Whalan, or 11.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Whalan is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Whalan ranks 726th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whalan's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Native American/Other residents' share of Whalan's population has increased from 0.0% to 11.1%.

Whalan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lanesboro (0.3% Native American/Other), Peterson (0% Native American/Other), Rushford Village (0% Native American/Other), Preston (0.4% Native American/Other), and Rushford (0.9% Native American/Other).

Whalan's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Whalan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Whalan is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Whalan ranks 257th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whalan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Whalan's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Whalan is less Multiracial than neighboring Lanesboro (3.1% Multiracial), Peterson (2.5% Multiracial), Rushford Village (1% Multiracial), Preston (1% Multiracial), and Rushford (1.8% 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.