Concord Township, Dodge County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Concord 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:Dodge
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:95.5
Area Land Km2:95.5
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:36.9
Area Land Sq Mi:36.9
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:587
Population Density Km2:6.1
Population Density Sq Mi:15.9
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:364
Elevation Ft:1194
Coordinates:44.1531°N -92.8503°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55985
Area Code:507
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-12934[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0663861[2]

Concord Township is a township in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 587 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Concord is located within Concord Township. The city of West Concord is located within the township geographically but is a separate entity.

Concord Township was organized in 1858.[3] A large share of the early settlers of the area were from New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. Concord Township, as well as West Concord located within the township, were both named after Concord, New Hampshire.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.9sqmi, of which 36.9sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 587 people, 206 households, and 165 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.9sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 214 housing units at an average density of 5.8sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 96.93% White, 0.34% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.36% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 206 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,588, and the median income for a family was $47,188. Males had a median income of $30,357 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,895. About 5.7% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% 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. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 172.
  4. Robert M. Frame III, Minnesota Historic Properties Inventory Form: Perry Nelson House, June 5, 1981; copy accessed at State Historic Preservation Office in the Minnesota History Center.