Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Grange 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:Pipestone
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:93.6
Area Land Km2:93.6
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:36.1
Area Land Sq Mi:36.1
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:244
Population Density Km2:2.6
Population Density Sq Mi:6.8
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:540
Elevation Ft:1772
Coordinates:44.0617°N -96.2356°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-25208[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0664321[2]

Grange Township is a township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 244 at the 2000 census.

History

Grange Township was organized in 1879, and named for The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry (The Grange), an agricultural organization.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 244 people, 86 households, and 68 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.5sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 97.54% White, 2.05% Native American, 0.41% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, and 20.9% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $24,219 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,455. About 7.2% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.4% of those 65 or over.

Politics

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

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. 417.