Tunsberg Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Tunsberg 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:Chippewa
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:86.2
Area Land Km2:85.5
Area Water Km2:0.7
Area Total Sq Mi:33.3
Area Land Sq Mi:33.0
Area Water Sq Mi:0.3
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:183
Population Density Km2:2.1
Population Density Sq Mi:5.5
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:289
Elevation Ft:948
Coordinates:45.0322°N -95.7894°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-65704[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0665816[2]

Tunsberg Township is a township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 183 at the 2000 census.

History

Tunsberg Township was organized in 1870.[3] According to Warren Upham, the name is probably Norwegian in origin.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.3 square miles (86.2 km), of which 33.0 square miles (85.5 km) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.7 km) (0.84%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 183 people, 68 households, and 59 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.5 people per square mile (2.1/km). There were 75 housing units at an average density of 2.3/sq mi (0.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.91% White, 0.55% Asian, and 0.55% from two or more races.

There were 68 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.4% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.8% were non-families. 10.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,417, and the median income for a family was $52,222. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,303. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

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 . Minnesota Historical Society . 1920 . 105.