Wheaton, Minnesota

Wheaton: human settlement in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States of America.

About

Wheaton is a city located in the county of Traverse in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,424 and a population density of 316 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,269 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Wheaton

Population 1,269 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Traverse County
Postal code 56296
Phone Area Codes 320
Area 4.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude 45.8044,-96.4992
Altitude 1,020 feet / 311 meters
Capital city Wheaton is capital of Traverse County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 11:12:41 (6th November 2026)
Density 282 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -10.88% (2010-2020)
Weather 25℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Wheaton is located at 45°48'16"N 96°29'57"W (45.8044100, -96.4992300).

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Weather

25°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 3 mph W Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 0 to 3 mph.

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Official website of Wheaton

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wheaton decreased by 10.88% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,424 - census
2011 1,393 -2.18% estimation process
2012 1,358 -2.51% estimation process
2013 1,356 -0.15% estimation process
2014 1,343 -0.96% estimation process
2015 1,341 -0.15% estimation process
2016 1,323 -1.34% estimation process
2017 1,309 -1.06% estimation process
2018 1,300 -0.69% estimation process
2019 1,288 -0.92% estimation process
2020 1,269 -1.48% estimation process
Wheaton zip code is 56296. County name: Traverse, County fips: 27155
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Wheaton, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
219408 Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton (SD) 57262

Closest post offices linked to Wheaton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wheaton Post Office Wheaton (MN) 56296

Distance to Other Cities

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