Spring Creek Township, Becker County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Spring Creek 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:Becker
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:97.7
Area Land Km2:96.3
Area Water Km2:1.4
Area Total Sq Mi:37.7
Area Land Sq Mi:37.2
Area Water Sq Mi:0.6
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:120
Population Density Km2:1.2
Population Density Sq Mi:3.2
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:375
Elevation Ft:1230
Coordinates:47.0958°N -95.9861°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-61762[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0665667[2]

Spring Creek Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 120 as of the 2000 census.[3]

History

Spring Creek Township was organized in 1912.[4] It was named for the many springs contained within its borders.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.7 square miles (97.7 km), of which 37.2 square miles (96.3 km) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.4 km) (1.46%) is water.

The west edge of the city of Ogema is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Lakes

Adjacent townships

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 120 people, 39 households, and 32 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.2 people per square mile (1.2/km). There were 40 housing units at an average density of 1.1/sq mi (0.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 84.17% White, 8.33% Native American, and 7.50% from two or more races.

There were 39 households, out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.4% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,750, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $22,344 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,456. There were 14.8% of families and 11.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 30.0% 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 . 2008-12-30 .
  4. Book: Upham, Warren . Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance . Minnesota Historical Society . 1920 . 30.