Martin Township, Rock County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Martin 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:Rock
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:124.4
Area Land Km2:124.4
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:48.0
Area Land Sq Mi:48.0
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:451
Population Density Km2:3.6
Population Density Sq Mi:9.4
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:451
Elevation Ft:1480
Coordinates:43.5492°N -96.3697°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-40796[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0664923[2]

Martin Township is a township in Rock County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 451 at the 2000 census.

Martin Township was organized in 1873, and named in honor of John Martin, a pioneer settler.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 48.0 square miles (124.4 km2), of which 48.0 square miles (124.4 km2) is land and 0.02% is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 451 people, 148 households, and 129 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 154 housing units at an average density of 3.2sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 97.78% White, 0.22% Asian, 1.33% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 148 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.8% were non-families. 10.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,964, and the median income for a family was $49,583. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $21,071 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,635. About 4.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Martin Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Martin 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. 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. 468.