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Appleton city, MN

ZIP 56208 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 56208

56208 has a population of 2,097 with a median age of 51.8 yrs (52.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.7%+41% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
9.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.5%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
48.2%-22% vs US avg
x
65+
30.3%+86% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.9%-29% vs US avg
x
High school
39.6%+51% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.9%-38% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.3%
x
Diversity Index
24/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
2.5%-82% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.3%+578% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianSwedish

Health & Community Indicators in 56208

Poverty Rate
14.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
2.5%-82% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.5%-18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
39.3%+578% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,097
Median age51.8
Poverty rate14.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born2.5%