Spruce Hill Township, Douglas County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Spruce Hill 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:Douglas
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:93.6
Area Land Km2:92.8
Area Water Km2:0.8
Area Total Sq Mi:36.1
Area Land Sq Mi:35.8
Area Water Sq Mi:0.3
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:395
Population Density Km2:4.3
Population Density Sq Mi:11.0
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:430
Elevation Ft:1411
Coordinates:46.0714°N -95.2128°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-62248[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0665687[2]

Spruce Hill Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 395 at the 2000 census.

History

Spruce Hill Township was organized in 1875, and named for the spruce trees which grow upon the hills within its borders.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.6 km), of which 35.8 square miles (92.8 km) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.8 km) (0.83%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 395 people, 141 households, and 112 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.0 people per square mile (4.3/km). There were 154 housing units at an average density of 4.3/sq mi (1.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.23% White, 0.25% Native American, 1.01% Asian, and 0.51% from two or more races.

There were 141 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,292, and the median income for a family was $40,313. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $21,477 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,583. About 12.2% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under age 18 and 13.0% 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. 179.