Wrenshall Township, Carlton County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Wrenshall 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:Carlton
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:98.1
Area Land Km2:98.1
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:37.9
Area Land Sq Mi:37.9
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:326
Population Density Km2:3.3
Population Density Sq Mi:8.6
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:278
Elevation Ft:912
Coordinates:46.5386°N -92.3803°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:55749, 55797
Area Code:218
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-71806[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0666055[2]

Wrenshall Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 326 at the 2000 census. Wrenshall Township was named for C. C. Wrenshall, a railroad official.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.9 square miles (98.1 km), all land.

Unincorporated communities

Major highway

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities

The following municipalities and communities are adjacent to Wrenshall Township :

Cemeteries

The township contains Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 128 households, and 88 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.6 people per square mile (3.3/km). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 3.8/sq mi (1.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 92.94% White, 0.92% African American, 1.23% Native American, 1.23% Asian, and 3.68% from two or more races.

There were 128 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,219, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,067. About 2.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of 18 and 23.8% of those 65 and older.

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. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 77.