Freeman Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Freeman Township
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:Freeborn
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:93.0
Area Land Km2:93.0
Area Water Km2:0.1
Area Total Sq Mi:35.9
Area Land Sq Mi:35.9
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:528
Population Density Km2:5.7
Population Density Sq Mi:14.7
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:379
Elevation Ft:1243
Coordinates:43.5428°N -93.3486°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-22634[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0664227[2]

Freeman Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 528 at the 2000 census.

History

Freeman Township was organized in 1861, and named for John Freeman, an early settler.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9sqmi, of which 35.9sqmi is land and 0.04sqmi (0.08%) is water.

Goose Creek flows through the township.

Transportation

Interstate 35 passes through the center of the township, leading north to Albert Lea and south to Iowa. County Road 13 exit provides access to the northern part of the township. County Road 5 exit provides access to the center part of the township. U.S. Highway 69 passes through the northwest corner of the township near Twin Lakes. U.S. Highway 65 passes through the northeast corner of the township near Glenville.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 528 people, 204 households, and 162 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.7sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 212 housing units at an average density of 5.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 99.43% White, 0.19% African American and 0.38% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

There were 204 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,292, and the median income for a family was $44,531. Males had a median income of $31,625 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,813. About 5.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 14.5% 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. 200.