Brevator Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Brevator 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:Saint Louis
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:92.4
Area Land Km2:89.5
Area Water Km2:2.9
Area Total Sq Mi:35.7
Area Land Sq Mi:34.6
Area Water Sq Mi:1.1
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:1269
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:373
Elevation Ft:1224
Coordinates:46.7972°N -92.4811°W
Area Code:218
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-07606[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0663662[2]

Brevator Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,269 at the 2010 census.[3]

U.S. Highway 2 and State Highway 33 (MN 33) are two of the main routes in the township.

Highway 2 runs east–west through the northern portion of the township. Highway 33 runs north–south through the eastern portion of the township.

A portion of Brevator Township is located within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of ; is land and, or 3.14%, is water.

The Saint Louis River and the White Pine River both flow through Brevator Township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities

The following municipalities and communities are adjacent to Brevator Township :

Saint Louis River Road runs east–west along Brevator Township's southern boundary line with adjacent city of Cloquet and Carlton County.

Crosby Road runs north–south along Brevator Township's eastern boundary line with adjacent Solway Township.

Seville Road runs east–west along Brevator Township's northern boundary line with adjacent Industrial Township.

Brookston Road runs north–south along Brevator Township's western boundary line with adjacent Stoney Brook Township.

Census-designated place (CDP)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,226 people, 403 households, and 326 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.5sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 416 housing units at an average density of 12sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 79.04% White, 0.08% African American, 18.84% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 403 households, out of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,944, and the median income for a family was $50,625. Males had a median income of $38,158 versus $22,656 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,686. About 6.4% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and none 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. Web site: Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Brevator township, St. Louis County, Minnesota . . August 24, 2011 .