Whalan, Minnesota
Whalan: Human settlement in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Whalan is a city located in the county of Fillmore in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 63 and a population density of 53 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 66 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Whalan
| Population : | 66 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Fillmore County |
| Postal code : | 55949 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 1.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 791 feet / 241 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:44:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 56 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Whalan is located at 43°43'56"N 91°55'36"W (43.7321900, -91.9265400).
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Demographics
The population of Whalan increased by 4.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 63 | - | census |
| 2011 | 63 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 64 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 63 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 67 | 5.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 66 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 66 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 66 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 66 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 66 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 66 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 62,045 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 61,787 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 57,576 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 61,773 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 79.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 18.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,690 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 26,657 |
City of Whalan, Whalan
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 26,657 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $118,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,083 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $312 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $662 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 124 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,236 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.76 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,706 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 157,189 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 602,739 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,735 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,396 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,122 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,120 |
| 2019 total employment : | 12,391 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 438,188 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 4,533 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,664 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,629 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,516 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 705 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,734 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 388 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,007 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 94.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 655.12 |
Schools in Whalan
College & universities near Whalan, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174817 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona (MN) | 55987-1399 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Whalan, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Whalan
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lanesbor Post Office | Lanesboro (MN) | 55949 |
Other cities in Fillmore County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fillmore County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rushford | 1,695 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Chatfield | 1,234 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Rushford Village | 838 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Canton | 765 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
| Washington | 752 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Mabel | 744 | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lanesboro | 725 | Human settlement in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Spring Valley | 535 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Fillmore | 485 | Unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Minnesota |
| Highland | 463 | Unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota |
| Wykoff | 431 | Minnesota |
| Bristol | 416 | Township in Fillmore County, Minnesota |
| Harmony | 410 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Newburg | 404 | Unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
| Amherst | 401 | Township in Fillmore County, Minnesota |
| Cherry Grove | 389 | Unincorporated community in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States |
