Pulaski Township, Morrison County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Pulaski 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:Morrison
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:83.7
Area Land Km2:80.2
Area Water Km2:3.5
Area Total Sq Mi:32.3
Area Land Sq Mi:31.0
Area Water Sq Mi:1.3
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:340
Population Density Km2:4.2
Population Density Sq Mi:11.0
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:386
Elevation Ft:1266
Coordinates:46.1369°N -93.9719°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-52720[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0665364[2]

Pulaski Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 340 at the 2000 census.

Pulaski Township was organized in 1899, and named after Casimir Pulaski, a Polish soldier and nobleman.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.3 square miles (83.7 km), of which 31.0 square miles (80.2 km) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.5 km) (4.18%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 340 people, 134 households, and 93 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.0 people per square mile (4.2/km). There were 236 housing units at an average density of 7.6/sq mi (2.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.12% White, 0.59% Native American, and 0.29% from two or more races.

There were 134 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,667, and the median income for a family was $42,292. Males had a median income of $26,500 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,199. About 14.1% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 25.0% 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. 354.