Appleton
City in Swift County, Minnesota
Appleton is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, with 1,392 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,007 ft (307 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Holloway, 6.3 miles NE.
- 1,392residents (2020 Census)
- 1,007 ftelevation · 307 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 737 / sq mipopulation density
- 56208ZIP code
About Appleton
Appleton is a small city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 1,392 at the 2020 census. The town has a high unemployment rate, lower household incomes, and higher number of families living in poverty. It is home to a vacant medium-security prison, the Prairie Correctional Facility, which is wholly owned and operated by Corrections Corporation of America. Appleton also includes a plant-protein factory operated by Eat Just, Inc.
Elmer A. Benson, who served as a United States Senator and as governor of Minnesota, was born in Appleton on September 22, 1895. All of its twenty-odd streets, except Minnesota Street, are named for local veterans who died in combat.
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Living in Appleton
- Median household income
- $43,958
- Median home value
- $77,000
- Median rent
- $717/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Appleton had 1,392 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,392 |
|---|---|
| Density | 737 per sq mi (284 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Appleton at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Swift County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,392 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.89 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.1995° N, 96.0222° W |
| ZIP code | 56208 |
| Official website | appletonmn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2701864 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Appleton
- Holloway6.3 mi NE
- Correll7.2 mi W
- Louisburg7.6 mi W
- Milan8.1 mi SE
- Bellingham13.5 mi W
- Danvers14.1 mi NE
- Madison15.2 mi SW
- Odessa15.8 mi W
- Watson17.0 mi SE
- Dawson18.7 mi S
- Clontarf20.8 mi NE
- Ortonville21.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Appleton
What county is Appleton in?
Appleton is in Swift County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Appleton, MN?
1,392 people lived in Appleton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Appleton, MN?
The ZIP code of Appleton is 56208.
What is the elevation of Appleton?
1,007 feet (307 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Appleton?
Holloway (6.3 mi), Correll (7.2 mi), Louisburg (7.6 mi), Milan (8.1 mi), Bellingham (13.5 mi).
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