Leonardsville Township, Traverse County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Leonardsville 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:Traverse
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:99.8
Area Land Km2:99.8
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:38.5
Area Land Sq Mi:38.5
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:150
Population Density Km2:1.5
Population Density Sq Mi:3.9
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:326
Elevation Ft:1070
Coordinates:45.6172°N -96.3192°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-36512[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0664757[2]

Leonardsville Township is a township in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 150 at the 2000 census.

Leonardsville Township was organized in 1881, and named for Patrick Leonard, an early settler.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.5sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 150 people, 48 households, and 39 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.9sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 1.4sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 99.33% White, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, and 18.8% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.49.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.7% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $14,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,125. There were 19.4% of families and 17.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 10.0% of under eighteens and 11.4% of those over 64.

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. 552.