London Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:London 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 Km2:93.6
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:334
Population Density Km2:3.6
Population Density Sq Mi:9.2
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:375
Elevation Ft:1230
Coordinates:43.5422°N -93.1044°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:56036
Area Code:507
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-37916[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0664813[2]

London Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 334 at the 2000 census.

History

London Township was organized in 1858, and named after New London, Connecticut, the former home of early settlers.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.6 km2), all land.

The unincorporated community of London is within the township. The city of Myrtle is geographically within London Township but is a separate entity.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 334 people, 138 households, and 93 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.2sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 4.1sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 99.70% White, and 0.30% (1 person) from two or more races.

There were 138 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 0.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $43,571. Males had a median income of $24,615 versus $22,778 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,882. About 1.1% of families and 1.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 3.6% 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. Warren Upham

    . Warren Upham. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 201.