Population 2,646 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mapleton
Household size in Mapleton
| Period | Mapleton | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Mapleton average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Minnesota as a whole, where it has 2.52 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.57, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mapleton
| Period | Mapleton | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Mapleton is young: half of its residents are under 34.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mapleton
| Period | Mapleton | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Mapleton than nationally: 14.1%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mapleton
Renters in Mapleton
| Period | Mapleton | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mapleton is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mapleton
| Period | Mapleton | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Mapleton as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mapleton
| Period | Mapleton | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Mapleton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mapleton
| Period | Mapleton | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $455 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $664 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $694 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $953 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$498 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mapleton costs $953 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 29.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mapleton
Bachelor's degrees in Mapleton
| Period | Mapleton | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Mapleton than nationally: 26.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mapleton
| Period | Mapleton | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Mapleton: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Minnesota.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mapleton
| Period | Mapleton | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mapleton runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mapleton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton | 2.69 | 34.8 | 14.1% | 16.8% | 8.5% | 1955 | $953 | 26.4% | 95.1% | 4.6% |
| Sterling Center | 2.39 | 47.9 | 7.3% | 15.3% | 11.6% | 1953 | $763 | 28.8% | 94.5% | 2.7% |
| Good Thunder | 2.32 | 50.4 | 6.1% | 10.7% | 7.0% | 1966 | $820 | 28.3% | 97.6% | 1.9% |
| Minnesota Lake | 2.31 | 41.9 | 6.4% | 20.2% | 5.3% | 1962 | $949 | 23.6% | 93.8% | 2.6% |
| Pemberton | 2.53 | 38.2 | 8.2% | 5.9% | 11.6% | 1961 | $1,460 | 23.1% | 92.1% | 2.2% |
| St. Clair | 2.65 | 44.4 | 5.2% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 1979 | $1,018 | 34.8% | 98.1% | 2.0% |
| Amboy | 2.41 | 42.1 | 9.8% | 14.4% | 11.5% | 1939 | $772 | 26.4% | 96.2% | 4.4% |
| Delavan | 2.37 | 44.1 | 5.3% | 12.9% | 16.0% | 1947 | $1,004 | 25.2% | 94.3% | 3.5% |
| Easton | 2.53 | 35.5 | 6.8% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 1940 | $1,039 | 29.3% | 97.7% | 2.2% |
| Vernon Center | 2.41 | 44.2 | 9.8% | 13.7% | 6.8% | 1938 | $1,036 | 18.3% | 92.5% | 1.9% |
| Waldorf | 2.29 | 45.7 | 4.6% | 11.7% | 9.0% | 1963 | $926 | 20.2% | 87.5% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mapleton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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