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Wheaton, MN
City in Traverse County, Minnesota.
Population
1,389
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
800
ZIP codes
0
Wheaton and its ZIP codes
Wheaton at a glance
- Wheaton is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,781, 49% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,500 (73% below Minnesota) and median rent is $609 a month.
Local data for Wheaton, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheaton, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,781
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$87,500
Median rent
$609/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (512), Norwegian Americans (189), Swedish Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Traverse County. PPP loans are for Wheaton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,161
1,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,108
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49M
FY 2026, $14,597 per person
How people get to work
Wheaton, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.2%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheaton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
394
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
22
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 3°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheaton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Wheaton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DumontCity | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| White Rock, SDTown | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| White Rock Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Rosholt, SDTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| NorcrossCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| TintahCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| GracevilleCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HermanCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| BarryCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Fairmount, NDCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| NashuaCity | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| JohnsonCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BeardsleyCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| New Effington, SDTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| CampbellCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Browns ValleyCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheaton, MN in?
- Wheaton is in Traverse County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Wheaton, MN?
- About 1,389 people live in Wheaton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheaton?
- Nearby places include Dumont (7.1 mi), White Rock, SD (8.8 mi), White Rock Colony, SD (9.6 mi), Rosholt, SD (12 mi), Norcross (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023