Williams Township, Aitkin County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Williams Township
Settlement Type:Township
Pushpin Map:Minnesota
Pushpin Label:Williams Township
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:Aitkin
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:92.9
Area Land Km2:92.8
Area Water Km2:0.1
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:144
Population Density Km2:1.6
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:390
Elevation Ft:1280
Coordinates:46.2156°N -93.2403°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-70384[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0665997[2]

Williams Township is a township in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 144 as of the 2010 census.[3]

Etymology

Williams Township was named for George T. Williams, who served as probate judge of Aitkin County for many years.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.9sqkm, of which 92.8sqkm is land and 0.1sqkm, or 0.08%, is water.[3]

The city of McGrath lies within the township but is a separate entity.

Major highways

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains Grace Cemetery.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 153 people, 67 households, and 42 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.3 people per square mile (1.6/km). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 4.0/sq mi (1.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.69% White, 0.65% Native American and 0.65% Asian.

There were 67 households, out of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 135.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $50,893. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,566. About 16.3% of families and 22.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Williams township, Aitkin County, Minnesota. https://archive.today/20200212151744/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2700170384. dead. February 12, 2020. U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. June 17, 2013.
  4. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. 1920. 17.