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Appleton, Minnesota, in Swift county, is 93 miles W of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 135 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 2,871.
In Appleton, about 23% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Appleton, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
Approximately 32% of Appleton is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
Unlike most cities, Appleton has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Appleton had a median family income of $40,313. In Appleton, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Appleton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,800. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Appleton.
Appleton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Appleton the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Appleton, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Appleton can boast better commuting than most places.
Appleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Appleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
| People Above Poverty |  | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals |  |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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