Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota Explained

Dahlgren
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:Carver
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:93.0
Area Land Km2:91.9
Area Water Km2:1.1
Area Total Sq Mi:35.9
Area Land Sq Mi:35.5
Area Water Sq Mi:0.4
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:1453
Population Density Km2:15.8
Population Density Sq Mi:41.0
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:279
Elevation Ft:915
Coordinates:44.7642°N -93.7119°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-14482[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0663913[2]

Dahlgren Township is a rural township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The township's economy is based on commercial agriculture around dairying, livestock and cash grain farming.[3] The population was 1,453 as of the 2000 census.[4]

History

Dahlgren Township was organized in 1864, and named for John A. Dahlgren, a United States Navy admiral.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9sqmi, of which 35.5sqmi is land and 0.4sqmi (1.22%) is water.

The west edge of the city of Carver is located within the township geographically but is a separate entity.

Township 115 North, Range 24 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

Adjacent townships

Unincorporated communities

Cemeteries

The township contains five cemeteries: Augustana, German Reformed, Preiss, Saint Nickolas and Swedish Lutheran.

Major highway

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,453 people, 479 households, and 403 families residing in the township. The population density was 41sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 483 housing units at an average density of 13.6/sq mi (5.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.76% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 479 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,224, and the median income for a family was $68,977. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $28,477 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,747. About 1.0% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those ages 65 or over.

Politics

+ 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[6]
+ 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[7] + 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[8] + 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[9] + 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[10] + 1996 Precinct Results[11] + 1992 Precinct Results[12] + 1988 Precinct Results[13] + 1984 Precinct Results[14] + 1980 Precinct Results[15] + 1976 Precinct Results[16] + 1968 Precinct Results[17] + 1964 Precinct Results[18] + 1960 Precinct Results[19]
YearRepublicanDemocraticThird parties
202066.1% 59232.0% 2871.9% 17
201665.2% 53027.9% 2276.9% 56
201261.4% 49834.9% 2833.7% 30
200862.3% 50835.2% 2872.5% 21
200465.7% 54533.4% 2770.9% 7
200059.0% 41934.5% 2456.5% 46
199640.3% 25342.8% 26916.9% 106
199234.2% 22428.2% 18537.6% 246
198859.2% 37540.8% 2580.0% 0
198460.4% 34339.6% 2250.0% 0
198056.5% 33434.4% 2039.1% 54
197647.1% 23449.1% 2443.8% 19
196862.9% 24733.8% 1333.3% 13
196456.5% 21243.5% 1630.0% 0
196063.6% 24636.4% 1410.0% 0

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: Dalhgren Township Home Page . 2022-04-01 . www.dahlgrentownship.com.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website . 2009-01-02.
  5. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 82.
  6. Web site: 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet . Minnesota Secretary of State.
  7. Web site: 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet . Minnesota Secretary of State.
  8. Web site: 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet . Minnesota Secretary of State.
  9. Web site: 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet . Minnesota Secretary of State.
  10. Web site: 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet . Minnesota Secretary of State.
  11. Web site: 1996 Election Results . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024257/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1996-11-05-g-sec.pdf . 2021-04-10 . live.
  12. Web site: 1992 Election Results . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024257/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1992-11-03-g-sec.pdf . 2021-04-10 . live.
  13. Web site: 1988 Election Results . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024254/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1988-11-08-g-sec.pdf . 2021-04-10 . live.
  14. Web site: 1984 Election Results . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024254/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1984-11-06-g-sec.pdf . 2021-04-10 . live.
  15. Web site: 1980 Election Results . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024250/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1980-11-04-g-sec.pdf . 2021-04-10 . live.
  16. Web site: 1976 Election Results . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024300/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1976-11-02-g-sec.pdf . 2021-04-10 . live.
  17. Web site: 1968 Election Results . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024250/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1968-11-05-g-man.pdf . 2021-04-10 . live.
  18. Web site: 1964 Election Results . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024420/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1964-11-03-g-man.pdf . 2021-04-10 . live.
  19. Web site: 1960 Election Results . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024250/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1960-11-08-g-man.pdf . 2021-04-10 . live.