Callaway Township, Becker County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Callaway 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:Becker
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:91.4
Area Land Km2:87.7
Area Water Km2:3.7
Area Total Sq Mi:35.3
Area Land Sq Mi:33.9
Area Water Sq Mi:1.4
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:260
Population Density Km2:3.0
Population Density Sq Mi:7.7
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:434
Elevation Ft:1424
Coordinates:47.0158°N -95.87°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:56521
Area Code:218
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-09298[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0663727[2]

Callaway Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 260 as of the 2000 census.[3]

History

Callaway Township was organized in 1906. It was named for William R. Callaway, an official with the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3sqmi, of which 33.9sqmi is land and 1.4sqmi (4.00%) is water.

The city of Callaway is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highway

Lakes

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains Saint Marys Cemetery.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 260 people, 94 households, and 73 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.7sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 3sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 70.77% White, 17.31% Native American, and 11.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,542, and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,020. About 13.0% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.4% of those 65 or over.

References

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: U.S. Census website . 2008-12-30 .
  4. Book: Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia . Minnesota Historical Society Press . Upham, Warren . 2001 . 31. 9780873513968 .