Split Rock Township, Carlton County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Split Rock 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:Carlton
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:94.8
Area Land Km2:94.8
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:36.6
Area Land Sq Mi:36.6
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:124
Population Density Km2:1.3
Population Density Sq Mi:3.4
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:367
Elevation Ft:1204
Coordinates:46.4511°N -92.9753°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-61708[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0665665[2]

Split Rock Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 124 at the 2000 census.[3] Split Rock Township took its name from the Split Rock River.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 square miles (94.8 km), all land.

Split Rock Township is the farthest southwest organized township in Carlton County.

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains Saint Joseph's Cemetery.

Demographics

At the 2000 census, there were 124 people, 55 households and 31 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.4 per square mile (1.3/km). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 2.7/sq mi (1.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.19% White, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population. 31.9% were of Polish, 20.4% Finnish, 15.0% German and 11.5% American ancestry according to 2000 United States Census.

There were 55 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 41.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.13.

29.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median household income was $26,250 and the median family income was $43,750. Males had a median income of $37,500 and females $16,875. The per capita income was $17,677. There were 16.7% of families and 17.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 30.8% of those over 64.

References

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. Web site: U.S. Census website . 2009-01-02 .
  4. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 76.