Bellevue Township, Morrison County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Bellevue Township, Minnesota
Settlement Type:Township
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Minnesota
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Morrison
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:118.5
Area Land Km2:116.8
Area Water Km2:1.7
Area Total Sq Mi:45.7
Area Land Sq Mi:45.1
Area Water Sq Mi:0.7
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:1115
Population Density Km2:9.5
Population Density Sq Mi:24.7
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:339
Elevation Ft:1112
Coordinates:45.8783°N -94.2856°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-04942[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0663559[2]

Bellevue Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,115 at the 2000 census.

Bellevue Township was organized in 1858. Bellevue is a name derived from French meaning "beautiful view".[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 45.7sqmi, of which 45.1sqmi is land and 0.7sqmi (1.44%) is water.

The township is along U.S. Highway 10 near Royalton and Little Falls.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,115 people, 365 households, and 313 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.7sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 382 housing units at an average density of 8.5sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 99.01% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 365 households, out of which 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.1% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.0% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,886, and the median income for a family was $49,861. Males had a median income of $30,227 versus $24,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,384. About 8.7% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 351.