West Valley Township, Marshall County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:West Valley 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:Marshall
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:94.2
Area Land Km2:94.2
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:36.4
Area Land Sq Mi:36.4
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:147
Population Density Km2:1.6
Population Density Sq Mi:4.0
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:324
Elevation Ft:1063
Coordinates:48.4203°N -96.4428°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-69772[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0665975[2]

West Valley Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 147 at the 2000 census.

West Valley Township was organized in 1884, and named for the valley of the Middle River.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 square miles (94.2 km), all land.

Demographics

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 147 people, 55 households, and 38 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.0 people per square mile (1.6/km). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 55 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $22,000 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,478. There were 6.9% of families and 7.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.3% of those over 64.

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. 331.