Wyanett, Isanti County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wyanett, Minnesota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Wyanett, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wyanett, Minnesota. The estimated population of Wyanett, Minnesota is 1,912 people, with a median age of 49.6.

We can look at the total population in Wyanett over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,912
-1.54% +10.20%
2020
1,942
+2.43%
-
2019
1,896
+2.93%
-
2018
1,842
+6.17%
-
2017
1,735
- -

Population of Wyanett, Minnesota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.6%
97.8%
-4.29%
Black/African American
0.6%
0%
0.00%
Native
1.5%
0.9%
+66.67%
Hispanic
2.6%
0.6%
+333.33%
Asian
0.9%
0.6%
+50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.1%
+700.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Wyanett, Minnesota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.6 +0.61% 51 -1.54% 47.6 +11.21%
2020 49.3 +2.92% 51.8 +3.6% 42.8 +0.23%
2019 47.9 +5.74% 50 +6.16% 42.7 +0.71%
2018 45.3 +2.72% 47.1 +1.07% 42.4 +3.92%
2017 44.1 - 46.6 - 40.8 -

The median age of Wyanett, Minnesota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 98 +10.19% 121 -45.28% 104 73
10 to 19 86 +41.16% 132 +9.83% 125 143
20 to 29 75 -8.02% 67 -6.02% 67 52
30 to 39 92 -39.57% 120 +4.73% 58 124
40 to 49 127 -4.9% 103 +9.92% 113 113
50 to 59 165 +9.67% 148 +31% 179 198
60 to 69 116 +58.5% 98 +54.36% 199 158
70+ 81 +52.98% 106 -29.96% 129 77

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wyanett, Minnesota is $88,750.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Wyanett.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $120,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $92,083.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Wyanett, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wyanett, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Wyanett, Minnesota is currently $98,608.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.19% of households in Wyanett are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Wyanett against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.87%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    28.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wyanett is $38,328.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Wyanett by the total population of Wyanett.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wyanett, Minnesota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Wyanett to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.93%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Wyanett that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Wyanett over the age of 16 is 1,525.

Of those people, a total of 68.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Wyanett is 64.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 58 55.20% 6.30%
20 to 24 years 63 92.10% 15.50%
25 to 29 years 56 82.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 58 91.40% 5.70%
35 to 44 years 245 86.90% 7.00%
45 to 54 years 284 84.20% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 198 85.40% 2.40%
60 to 64 years 177 63.30% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 276 38.80% 14.00%
75 years and over 110 9.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wyanett. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,468 68.50% 6.10%
Black or African American 12 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 73.30% 0.00%
Asian 17 58.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 13 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 24 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,455 68.20% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wyanett as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Wyanett is 978, with median earnings of $50,893.00.

Women in Wyanett, Minnesota earning approximately 57.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 978 $50,893.00
Male 505 $61,339.00
Female 473 $35,179.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 128 $75,556.00
Business and Financial 36 $105,278.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $60,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $80,417.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 47 $40,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $32,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 72 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 41 $21,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $64,479.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $15,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 54 $16,591.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $75,000.00
Sales 100 $42,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 73 $33,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $3,000.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $81,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 45 $75,208.00
Production 41 $62,841.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $63,194.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 87 $77,083.00 41 $62,917.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00 30 $106,111.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $61,875.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 13 $80,417.00
Legal 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 13 $51,250.00 34 $23,929.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 20 $41,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 63 $49,821.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 41 $21,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $0.00 29 $15,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $20,500.00 10 $11,250.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 20 $75,000.00
Sales 65 $42,188.00 35 $42,656.00
Office and Administrative Support 6 $0.00 67 $34,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $81,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 45 $75,208.00 0 $0.00
Production 35 $63,068.00 6 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 52 $64,028.00 12 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 727 households in Wyanett, with an average household size of 2.63 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 524 families in Wyanett with an average family size of 3.03 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 464 42 18 203
Average Household Size 2.98 4.21 3.61 1.42
Total Families 464 42 18 0
Average Household Size 2.98 3.64 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 524 families in Wyanett, 2.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wyanett:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 943 housing units in Wyanett, Minnesota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 727 77.09%
Vacant 216 22.91%

1.91% of the total 943 housing units in Wyanett are rental units. This is approximately 18 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 697 are occupied by the owner - or 73.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wyanett is $1,667.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wyanett that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    12
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    2
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    12
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wyanett is $258,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Wyanett that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    24
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    18
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    63
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    81
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    273
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    189
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    42
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Wyanett. The chart below shows the number of properties in Wyanett that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    102
  • 1940 to 1949
    68
  • 1950 to 1959
    81
  • 1960 to 1969
    85
  • 1970 to 1979
    172
  • 1980 to 1989
    137
  • 1990 to 1999
    108
  • 2000 to 2009
    155
  • 2010 to 2013
    35
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Wyanett that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    13
  • 1 vehicle available
    76
  • 2 vehicles available
    314
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    324

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Wyanett get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Wyanett that commute to work in a particular way.

37.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wyanett.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    7
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    50
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    60
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    63
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    151
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    32
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    88
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    38
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    56
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    129
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    138
  • 90 or more minutes
    42

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Wyanett, Minnesota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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