Leech Lake Township, Cass County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Leech Lake 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:Cass
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:91.3
Area Land Km2:60.0
Area Water Km2:31.3
Area Total Sq Mi:35.3
Area Land Sq Mi:23.2
Area Water Sq Mi:12.1
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:384
Population Density Km2:6.4
Population Density Sq Mi:16.6
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:396
Elevation Ft:1299
Coordinates:47.1822°N -94.5967°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:56484
Area Code:218
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-36224[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0664746[2]

Leech Lake Township is a township in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 384 at the 2000 census. This township took its name from Leech Lake.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3sqmi, of which 23.2sqmi is land and 12.1sqmi (34.26%) is water.

Climate

Leech Lake has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb), bordering on a dry-winter humid continental climate (Köppen Dwb). Leech Lake previously held the record for the lowest temperature recorded in Minnesota, at −59 °F (−51 °C) on 9 February 1899,[4] until it was broken in Tower with a new record of −60 °F (−51.1 °C).[5]

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 384 people, 155 households, and 119 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 285 housing units at an average density of 12.3sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 77.60% White, 21.35% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.52% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 155 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 35.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $42,083. Males had a median income of $40,469 versus $18,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,112. About 13.3% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 24.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 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. 90.
  4. Web site: NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Duluth . National Weather Service . January 15, 2024.
  5. Web site: 20 years ago, Tower set state record at 60 below . DuluthTribune . January 15, 2024.