Ewington Township, Jackson County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Ewington 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:Jackson
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:92.6
Area Land Km2:92.6
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:35.7
Area Land Sq Mi:35.7
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:233
Population Density Km2:2.5
Population Density Sq Mi:6.5
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:451
Elevation Ft:1480
Coordinates:43.6231°N -95.4053°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-20042[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0664121[2]

Ewington Township is a township in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 233 at the 2000 census.

History

Ewington Township was organized in 1873, and named for Thomas C. Ewing, a pioneer settler.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 233 people, 97 households, and 77 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.5sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 2.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 99.57% White and 0.43% Asian.

There were 97 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, and 20.6% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,458, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,371. About 2.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 15.2% of those 65 or over.

Politics

Ewington Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Ewington Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22B, represented by Republican Rod Hamilton.

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. 261.