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Caledonia, Minnesota

Caledonia is a city and the county seat of Houston County, Minnesota, United States and is part of the La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,847 at the 2020 census.

History
Caledonia was platted in 1854–1855. The town was named by founder Col. Samuel McPhail for the ancient Roman word for Scotland. A post office has been in operation at Caledonia since 1855. Caledonia was incorporated in 1870, and was reincorporated in 1889.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.84 sqmi, all land. Caledonia is located 17 miles southwest of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Minnesota Highway 44 and Minnesota Highway 76 are two of the main routes in the community.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 2,847. The population density was 1,008.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,366 housing units at an average density of 483.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,868 people, 1,247 households, and 740 families living in the city. The population density was 1009.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,344 housing units at an average density of 473.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 1,247 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,965 people, 1,223 households, and 754 families living in the city. The population density was 1,037.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,286 housing units at an average density of 449.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.40% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 1,223 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,455, and the median income for a family was $45,679. Males had a median income of $30,302 versus $20,091 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,953. About 5.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Caledonia is home to Caledonia High School. St. Mary's Catholic School (K-8) and St. John's Lutheran School (Pre-K-8) are private schools.

Notable people

 * William F. Dunbar, first Minnesota State Auditor.
 * Isaac Fruechte, Wide Receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
 * Karl Klug, Defensive End for the Tennessee Titans
 * Dave Kunst, First Person to Walk Around the Earth
 * George Harold Lommen, Minnesota state legislator and lawyer
 * Maurice J. McCauley, Minnesota state representative
 * Ken Nelson, Country Music Hall of Fame member.
 * Samuel A. Rask, Minnesota state senator and businessman

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Caledonia Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Caledonia Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 625 at the 2000 census.

History
Caledonia Township was organized in 1858, and named after its largest settlement, Caledonia.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.8 sqmi, of which 33.8 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 625 people, 194 households, and 169 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.5 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 6.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.56% White, 1.44% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population.

There were 194 households, out of which 46.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.9% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.4% were non-families. 8.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,056, and the median income for a family was $59,167. Males had a median income of $36,442 versus $21,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,372. About 4.7% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Crooked Creek Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Crooked Creek Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 285 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Reno is located in the township.

Crooked Creek Township was organized in 1858, and named from Crooked Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.8 sqmi, of which 32.0 sqmi is land and 1.8 sqmi  (5.3%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 323 people, 115 households, and 89 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.1 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 4.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.83% White, 0.93% African American, 0.62% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,929, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,493. About 6.3% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Eitzen, Minnesota

Eitzen is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 243 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Eitzen has been in operation since 1868. A share of the early settlers being natives of Eitzen, Germany, caused the name to be selected.

In September 2020, while visiting randomly selected households in Eitzen, a group of CDC officials claimed to have been confronted, and to have had their cars surrounded, by residents of houses who did not believe they were who they claimed to be; the incident was one of several that led to the discontinuation of the program. This account was disputed by mayor Jeff Adamson, who claimed the city was never informed about the plan to approach random households, and said "I think they owe the city of Eitzen and its citizens an apology". He further said that "a city official and two other residents responded to concerns about people going door-to-door in an unmarked car with California plates [...] Two vehicles driven by the city official and residents were parked on either side of the COVID-19 team's vehicle, but it was never blocked."

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 243 people, 112 households, and 61 families living in the city. The population density was 419.0 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 205.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 112 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 20.2% were from 45 to 64; and 28.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 229 people, 108 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 394.4 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 191.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 108 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 29.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,688, and the median income for a family was $36,607. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,440. About 3.0% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 2.9% of those 65 or over.

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Hokah, Minnesota

Hokah is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 580 at the 2010 census. Hokah is located near the confluence of the Root and Mississippi rivers, opposite La Crosse, Wisconsin.

History
Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the area that is now the city of Hokah was a Native American settlement of the Dakota people. The city's name, which is said to be a Native American word meaning gar fish or the Dakota name for the nearby Root River, derives from the chief of the settlement, Chief Wecheschatope Hokah. There were, at one time, more than thirty Indian mounds throughout the area including several effigy mounds, though most have been lost.

The first recorded European settler in Hokah was Edward Thompson, who arrived in 1851 with his wife and family and constructed a flour mill and dam on Thompson Creek, a tributary of the Root River that runs through the city and now bears his name. The first town meeting was held in 1858, and the town was officially incorporated into a village by the state of Minnesota on March 2, 1871.

By 1875, Hokah had several major industries including four flour mills, cooper shops and a railroad depot, driven by the city's location on the navigable Root River near where it empties into the Mississippi River as well as the Root River Valley Railroad which ran through the north end of the village from nearby La Crescent to Rochester, Minnesota. The railroad depot was equipped for all types of railroad work, including the construction of railroad locomotives and coaches. The depot employed as many as 500 workers and constructed as many as 300 coaches in one year. As of 1880, Hokah also had a plow factory, a furniture factory, three blacksmith shops, a shoe shop, two drug stores, and six general stores.

In 1876, a railroad bridge was constructed across the Mississippi River from La Crosse, connecting the Root River Valley Railroad to the railroads across the river in La Crosse. In 1880, the Root River Valley Railroad was purchased by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad and the railroad depot in Hokah was razed in favor of other facilities elsewhere, leaving several hundred workers without employment and causing many people to leave the area. Hokah's other industries suffered from this loss of population and many of the other local businesses eventually closed.

On April 23, 1923, the village was reincorporated as a city. Hokah City Hall, built by the Works Progress Administration in 1938, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On August 19, 2007, 15.10 inches of rain fell in Hokah over a 24-hour period, breaking the previous 24-hour rainfall record for the state of Minnesota of 10.84 inches set on July 22, 1972 in Fort Ripley, Minnesota. This rainfall was part of the weather system that caused the 2007 Midwest flooding and caused widespread damage throughout Hokah and surrounding communities including landslides, damaged and destroyed homes, and washed-out roads. Hokah also holds the record for the most rainfall in any month for the state of Minnesota at 23.86 inches, also set in August, 2007.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, of which 0.73 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Hokah's location in the Driftless Area of southeastern Minnesota gives it a hilly landscape dominated by high bluffs and low river valleys known as coulees. The city's downtown is set on a small bluff between the Root River valley and the Thompson Creek valley. At the east end of downtown is Thompson Bluff, also known as Mt. Tom, a bluff that rises more than 400 feet above downtown. Like Thompson Creek, Thompson Bluff is named for Edward Thompson.

Como Falls
Hokah was home to Como Falls, a waterfall on Thompson Creek. From 1858 until the 1930s Hokah was also home to Lake Como, a 90-acre, 20-foot deep man-made lake created by building a dam on Thompson Creek at Como Falls. Lake Como was a popular vacation spot in its heyday, drawing visitors from La Crosse and the surrounding area with lakeside cabins and boat rentals. The dam that created Lake Como failed during a flood in 1909 and allowed the lake to drain but was rebuilt in 1922. By the late 1930s, soil erosion from nearby farms prior to the widespread local use of contour plowing caused the lake bed to fill in, bringing about the end of Lake Como. Until August 2018, the site of Lake Como was used as a community park, pool, and baseball field. A severe storm in late August 2018 dumped almost eight inches of rain in the area in less than 24 hours, causing massive damage to the park and rerouting the path of water around the rock formation that made up Como Falls, basically destroying the falls. In the following months, local and state parties' funding was allocated to rebuilding the route for water that creates Como Falls.

Transportation
Hokah is located approximately six miles west-southwest of downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, or about nine miles by automobile via the Mississippi River Bridge in La Crescent.

Minnesota State Highway 44 passes directly through downtown Hokah and has its northern terminus at an intersection with Minnesota State Highway 16 northeast of downtown. Minnesota State Highway 16 passes just north of downtown. Minnesota State Highway 26, which follows the Mississippi River and serves as part of the Great River Road, passes just to the east of Hokah.

Two nearby motor vehicle bridges span the Mississippi River and connect the southeastern corner of Minnesota to the La Crosse area in Wisconsin: six miles north of Hokah, the Mississippi River Bridge carries U.S. routes 14 and 61 and connects downtown La Crescent, Minnesota to downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, and eight miles north of Hokah, the I-90 Mississippi River Bridge in Dresbach carries Interstate 90 across the Mississippi River to northern La Crosse and Onalaska, Wisconsin. South of Hokah, the nearest place for vehicles to cross the Mississippi River is at the Black Hawk Bridge, thirty miles away in Lansing, Iowa.

The nearby La Crosse Amtrak station provides daily service for the Empire Builder Amtrak route, and the La Crosse Regional Airport provides daily service to Chicago and Minneapolis via American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 580 people, 275 households, and 152 families residing in the city. The population density was 794.5 PD/sqmi. There were 287 housing units at an average density of 393.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 275 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 614 people, 271 households, and 159 families residing in the city. The population density was 860.1 PD/sqmi. There were 278 housing units at an average density of 389.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.37% White, 1.14% African American, 0.16% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 271 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,838, and the median income for a family was $36,000. Males had a median income of $32,212 versus $21,016 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,630. About 16.5% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Herbert John Burgman, Nazi propagandist during World War II
 * William H. Harries, U.S representative for Minnesota
 * Clark W. Thompson, Minnesota state senator

Education
Hokah, the nearby community of La Crescent, and the surrounding area are served by the La Crescent-Hokah Public School District. St. Peter's School, a Catholic school serving pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, is also located in Hokah. Several universities, including the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, Viterbo University, St. Mary's University of Minnesota, and Winona State University, are nearby.

The city's public library is the Hokah Public Library. The library is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO), one of Minnesota's twelve regional public library systems, which serves the southeastern portion of the state.

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Hokah Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Hokah Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 545 at the 2000 census.

Hokah Township was organized in 1858, and given the Native American name of the Root River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.4 sqmi, of which 23.8 sqmi is land and 1.6 sqmi  (6.49%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 545 people, 189 households, and 157 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.9 PD/sqmi. There were 196 housing units at an average density of 8.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.90% White, 0.18% African American, 0.73% Native American, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 189 households, out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 28.8% 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 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,375, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $34,107 versus $22,361 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,752. About 2.5% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Houston, Minnesota

Houston is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 997 at the 2020 census.

History
The community was named after Sam Houston, first president of the Republic of Texas.

In 1852, William McSpadden platted the original site of the Village of Houston. McSpadden had served under Sam Houston in the Mexican–American War. Pioneers followed him into the area and by 1854 there were stores and a school among the approximately 40 buildings in the settlement.

Houston was incorporated in 1874.

2007 flood
The 2007 Midwest flooding caused the Root River to rise to 19 ft, which is about a foot short of the height of the dike protecting the town, necessitating evacuation of the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.95 sqmi, of which 0.93 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 979 people, 418 households, and 239 families living in the city. The population density was 1052.7 PD/sqmi. There were 456 housing units at an average density of 490.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White, 0.4% Native American, and 0.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 418 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,020 people, 434 households, and 255 families living in the city. The population density was 1,083.2 PD/sqmi. There were 459 housing units at an average density of 487.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.02% White, 0.49% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.10% from other races, and 0.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population.

There were 434 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,236, and the median income for a family was $38,462. Males had a median income of $31,161 versus $21,691 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,087. About 8.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
"Houston Hoedown Days" is the last full weekend in July. The event includes tractor pulls, the Minnesota State Horsepull, dances and flea markets.

The "International Festival of Owls" is held each year in Houston, and is the only full-weekend, all-owl event in North America.

Parks and recreation
Houston is the eastern terminus of the Root River segment of the Blufflands State Trail.

Sports
In November 2008 the Houston Hurricanes won the Minnesota 9-Man Football State Championship. They ended their season with a 14–0 mark. This was the first state championship in school history, with the exception of five state appearances by the girls track team, which included a state title in 2006.

Five seniors from the 2008 state championship football team went on to play college football—three at UW-La Crosse and two at Luther College.

Education
Houston Public Schools serves Houston. With the program K12 Inc., Houston Public Schools has developed the Minnesota Center for Online Learning and the Minnesota Virtual Academy. Open to students statewide, these programs are unique in that there are no others of their kind in Minnesota.

Transportation
Minnesota State Highways 16 and 76 are two of the main routes in the city.

Notable people

 * Everett Bidwell, Wisconsin legislator, served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin Senate; born in Houston.
 * John Q. Briggs, Minnesota legislator and businessman, lived in Houston, MN.
 * Francis Martin Kelly, third Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Winona; born in Houston.
 * Jeanne Poppe, Minnesota legislator and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives; born in Houston.
 * John J. Sliter, Minnesota legislator, served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, was a member of the Houston School Board.

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Houston Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Houston Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 438 at the 2000 census.

Houston Township was organized in 1858, and named for Samuel Houston, as was Houston County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.5 sqmi, of which 33.3 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi  (0.81%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 438 people, 162 households, and 127 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.2 PD/sqmi. There were 177 housing units at an average density of 5.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, 1.14% Native American, 0.23% Pacific Islander, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 162 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,000, and the median income for a family was $48,594. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,933. About 7.4% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Jefferson Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Jefferson Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 129 at the 2000 census.

Jefferson Township was organized in 1858, and named after Jefferson County, New York, the native home of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 sqmi, of which 32.0 sqmi is land and 2.8 sqmi  (8.04%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 129 people, 46 households, and 35 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.0 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 1.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 46 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% 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 3.34.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,247. There were 12.8% of families and 7.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 31.3% of those over 64.


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La Crescent Township, Houston County, Minnesota

La Crescent Township is an urban township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,487 at the 2000 census.

La Crescent Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.8 sqmi, of which 21.3 sqmi is land and 1.5 sqmi  (6.55%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,487 people, 518 households, and 438 families residing in the township. The population density was 69.9 PD/sqmi. There were 531 housing units at an average density of 25.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.86% White, 0.27% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 518 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.8% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.3% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $58,603, and the median income for a family was $64,886. Males had a median income of $41,071 versus $28,938 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,298. About 1.6% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Mayville Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Mayville Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 427 at the 2000 census.

Mayville Township was organized in 1858, and named after Mayville, New York, the native home of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.6 square miles (79.3 km$2$), of which 30.5 square miles (79.1 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km$2$)  (0.23%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 427 people, 134 households, and 112 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.0 people per square mile (5.4/km$2$). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 4.6/sq mi (1.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.30% White, 0.23% Native American, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 134 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.19 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the township the population was spread out, with 35.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,979, and the median income for a family was $47,188. Males had a median income of $26,176 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,475. About 6.4% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Money Creek Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Money Creek Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 547 at the 2000 census.

History
Money Creek Township was organized in 1858. The township took its name from Money Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.6 km$2$), of which 35.6 square miles (92.2 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.4 km$2$)  (0.45%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 547 people, 203 households, and 159 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.4 people per square mile (5.9/km$2$). There were 225 housing units at an average density of 6.3/sq mi (2.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.63% White, 0.18% African American and 0.18% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 203 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.5% 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 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,625, and the median income for a family was $41,000. Males had a median income of $30,707 versus $21,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,632. About 6.6% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Mound Prairie Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Mound Prairie Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 661 at the 2000 census.

History
Mound Prairie Township was organized in 1860, and named after a nearby hill surrounded by prairie.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.8 square miles (95.2 km$2$), of which 36.2 square miles (93.9 km$2$) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.3 km$2$)  (1.39%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 661 people, 228 households, and 186 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.2 people per square mile (7.0/km$2$). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 6.4/sq mi (2.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.64% White, 0.15% Native American, 0.45% Asian, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 228 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,234, and the median income for a family was $52,159. Males had a median income of $32,969 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,487. About 1.6% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Sheldon Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Sheldon Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 289 at the 2000 census.

Sheldon Township was organized in 1858, and named after the community of Sheldon.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.8 square miles (77.1 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 289 people, 109 households, and 85 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.7 people per square mile (3.7/km$2$). There were 117 housing units at an average density of 3.9/sq mi (1.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.31% White and 0.69% African American.

There were 109 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 16.5% 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 2.65 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $45,208. Males had a median income of $22,813 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,918. About 13.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.1% of those 65 or over.


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Spring Grove, Minnesota

Spring Grove is a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2010 census. It is part of the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office has been in operation at Spring Grove since 1855. The community was named for a spring and a grove near the original town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.96 sqmi, all land. Minnesota State Highway 44 and County Highways 4 and 16 are three of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,330 people, 600 households, and 343 families living in the city. The population density was 1385.4 PD/sqmi. There were 653 housing units at an average density of 680.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 600 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,304 people, 581 households, and 349 families living in the city. The population density was 1,455.8 PD/sqmi. There were 610 housing units at an average density of 681.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% White, 0.08% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 581 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,643, and the median income for a family was $38,000. Males had a median income of $28,182 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,307. About 6.7% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jerome O. Gunderson, businessman, farmer, and politician
 * Lars Jonson Haukaness, painter and art instructor
 * Joseph Langland, poet
 * Robert E. A. Lee, film producer
 * Carlton C. Qualey, academic and historian
 * John Stewart Socha, broadcaster and technology journalist

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Spring Grove Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Spring Grove Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 422 at the 2000 census.

History
Spring Grove Township was organized in 1858, and named after the community of Spring Grove.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.7 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 422 people, 156 households, and 114 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.1 people per square mile (4.7/km$2$). There were 167 housing units at an average density of 4.8/sq mi (1.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.29% White and 0.71% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.

There were 156 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,639, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $17,212 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,505. About 2.1% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Wilmington Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Wilmington Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 472 at the 2000 census.

History
Wilmington Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 472 people, 169 households, and 138 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.1 people per square mile (5.1/km$2$). There were 179 housing units at an average density of 5.0/sq mi (1.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.58% White and 0.42% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 169 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,214, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $16,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,072. About 2.2% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Winnebago Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Winnebago Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 257 at the 2000 census.

Winnebago Township was organized in 1858, and named after Winnebago Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.1 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 257 people, 94 households, and 67 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.3 people per square mile (2.8/km$2$). There were 108 housing units at an average density of 3.1/sq mi (1.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, and 28.7% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $49,063. Males had a median income of $23,542 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,021. About 3.2% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Yucatan Township, Houston County, Minnesota

Yucatan Township is a township in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 351 at the 2000 census.

History
Yucatan Township was organized in 1858, and named after the Yucatán Peninsula.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.2 km$2$), of which 42.8 square miles (110.8 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.4 km$2$) (0.35%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 351 people, 133 households, and 100 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.2 people per square mile (3.2/km$2$). There were 147 housing units at an average density of 3.4/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.44% White, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.85% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 133 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $50,625. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $23,125 for females.The per capita income for the township was $18,130. About 1.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Akeley, Minnesota

Akeley is a city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 404 at the 2020 census.

History
The city of Akeley was incorporated on December 30, 1916. It was largely developed by a partnership between lumber magnate T. B. Walker and Healy C. Akeley, who formed the Red River Lumber Company in 1893. General settlement of Akeley began in 1895. After Walker built a sawmill in 1902, Akeley's development skyrocketed. The mill was once the largest in the state of Minnesota. Thomas B. Walker had intended to build the mill in what would later become Walker, Minnesota, but chose Akeley instead because of his wife's disapproval of the bars and brothels in the Walker area.

Because of the mill, and the train depot built in 1899, Akeley became a boomtown. Lumberjacks came and went on every freight train. The population swelled from 2,000 to over 3,500 between 1907 and 1908. Now the town has fewer than 500 residents.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.50 sqmi, of which 1.47 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 432 people, 185 households, and 113 families residing in the city. The population density was 293.9 PD/sqmi. There were 242 housing units at an average density of 164.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.2% African American, 2.1% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 185 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 412 people, 179 households, and 119 families residing in the city. The population density was 277.7 PD/sqmi. There were 234 housing units at an average density of 157.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.60% White, 2.67% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.24% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population. 47.4% were of German, 13.5% Norwegian, 6.2% French, 5.9% Irish, 5.3% Finnish and 5.3% Swedish.

There were 179 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 27.9% of all households was made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,719, and the median income for a family was $33,611. Males had a median income of $26,023 versus $19,063 for females. About 17.2% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
Akeley has been celebrating "Paul Bunyan Days" since 1955, and the town hosts a 25 ft tall statue of a kneeling Paul Bunyan next to a giant cradle. Akeley is also home to the Paul Bunyan Historical Museum.

Museums and other points of interest
The Akeley Paul Bunyan Historical Museum opened in 1984 and contains a collection of pictures and artifacts detailing the early history of the community.

Parks and recreation
The Heartland State Trail is forty-nine miles long and connects the communities of Park Rapids, Dorset, Nevis, Akeley, Walker and Cass Lake. There is an alternative trail that runs alongside the paved trail for horseback riding and snowmobile runs.

Education
Akeley Public Schools are part of the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District. Schools in the district include Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Elementary School and Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School (WHA). The Walker-Hackensack-Akeley district was formed by the 1990 consolidation of the Walker and Akeley districts.

Dr. Mary Donohue Stetz is the Superintendent of Schools.

Transportation
Minnesota State Highways 34 and 64 are two of the main arterial routes in the community.

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Akeley Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Akeley Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 481 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.4 sqmi, of which 31.4 sqmi is land and 3.1 sqmi (8.89%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 481 people, 193 households, and 141 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.3 people per square mile (5.9/km$2$). There were 355 housing units at an average density of 11.3/sq mi (4.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.58% White, 0.21% Asian, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 193 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 35.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,571, and the median income for a family was $41,071. Males had a median income of $25,556 versus $17,361 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,910. About 5.4% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Arago Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Arago Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 586 at the 2000 census.

Arago Township was named for François Arago, a French scientist.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, of which 31.0 sqmi is land and 4.4 sqmi (12.50%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 586 people, 244 households, and 184 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.9 PD/sqmi. There were 456 housing units at an average density of 14.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.29% White, 0.51% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 244 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,865, and the median income for a family was $50,104. Males had a median income of $30,673 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,562. About 6.9% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Badoura Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Badoura Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 101 at the 2000 census.

Badoura Township was named for Mary Badoura Mow, the wife of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi (2.74%) is water.

Minnesota State Highways 64 and 87 are two of the main routes in the community.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 101 people, 41 households, and 30 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.8 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 3.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.01% White and 0.99% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 41 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $37,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,465. About 9.5% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.5% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older.


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Clay Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Clay Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 49 at the 2000 census.

Clay Township was named for natural deposits of clay within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 33.4 sqmi is land and 2.7 sqmi (7.56%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 49 people, 23 households, and 16 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.5 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 3.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.96% White and 2.04% Native American.

There were 23 households, out of which 13.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.56.

In the township the population was spread out, with 8.2% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 51.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $30,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,130. There were no families and 5.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Clover Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Clover Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census.

Clover Township was named for the white clover growing within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 33.8 sqmi is land and 1.8 sqmi (5.16%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 134 people, 61 households, and 43 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.0 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 4.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 61 households, out of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.60.

In the township the population was spread out, with 15.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 13.4% from 25 to 44, 35.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,723. There were 7.1% of families and 5.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.


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Crow Wing Lake Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Crow Wing Lake Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 266 at the 2000 census.

Crow Wing Lake Township was so named on account of there being many lakes near the Crow Wing River within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 29.5 sqmi is land and 5.8 sqmi (16.52%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 266 people, 122 households, and 89 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.0 PD/sqmi. There were 544 housing units at an average density of 18.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.74% White, 0.75% Native American, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population.

There were 122 households, out of which 15.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.53.

In the township the population was spread out, with 15.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 32.7% from 45 to 64, and 29.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $44,250. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,673. About 4.1% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Farden Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Farden Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 994 at the 2000 census.

Farden Township was named for Ole J. Farden, an early Norwegian settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 33.7 sqmi is land and 2.5 sqmi (6.94%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 994 people, 358 households, and 277 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.5 PD/sqmi. There were 510 housing units at an average density of 15.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 86.92% White, 0.20% African American, 10.36% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population.

There were 358 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,842, and the median income for a family was $44,688. Males had a median income of $30,179 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,642. About 5.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Fern Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Fern Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census. Fern Township was named for Fern Smith, the daughter of Seth Smith, an early homesteader.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi (1.88%) is water.

Township history
The township of Fern was surveyed in 1879 and organized jointly with Lake Hattie Township on August 6, 1898. The first homesteaders in the township were Seth Smith in May 1896 and Lars Lind, who filed in the fall of 1896. The Becida store and post office was established in 1899 and operated by Christen A. Olson and Even K. Nyhus. Olson and Nyhus were brothers-in-law, their wives being sisters Christi and Anna Haugan.

The original school opened in 1899, with Cora Crawford the first teacher, who went on to become Hubbard County superintendent of schools. Brothers Even K. and Knute Nyhus each gave an acre of farmland for the Fern Township Cemetery.

The first officials of Fern Township included:
 * E.O. Howe; Clerk
 * Lars Lind; Treasurer
 * Christen A. Olson and Seth Smith; Justices of the peace
 * Seth Smith and Louis E. Hanson; Constables
 * Christen A. Olson; Postmaster

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 209 people, 79 households, and 54 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.9 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 3.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.04% White and 0.96% Native American.

There were 79 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,000, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $21,406 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,764. About 3.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.


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Guthrie Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Guthrie Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 436 at the 2000 census.

History
The township was named for railroad builder Archibald Guthrie.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 34.8 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.41%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 436 people, 160 households, and 126 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.5 PD/sqmi. There were 170 housing units at an average density of 4.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.72% White, 0.46% African American, 3.21% Native American, 0.23% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races.

There were 160 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $45,278. Males had a median income of $36,125 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,561. About 8.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Hart Lake Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Hart Lake Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 466 at the 2000 census.

This township took its name from Hart Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 33.8 sqmi is land and 1.7 sqmi (4.79%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 466 people, 165 households, and 134 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.8 PD/sqmi. There were 233 housing units at an average density of 6.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 83.91% White, 13.95% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 1.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 165 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $37,083. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $22,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,156. About 20.5% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.7% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Helga Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Helga Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,109 at the 2000 census.

Helga Township was given the name of one of the first white children born within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 33.2 sqmi is land and 2.5 sqmi (6.93%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,109 people, 384 households, and 324 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.4 PD/sqmi. There were 430 housing units at an average density of 13.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.67% White, 2.71% Native American, 0.45% Asian, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 384 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,645, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $21,726 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,410. About 3.8% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Hendrickson Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Hendrickson Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 229 at the 2000 census.

Hendrickson Township was named for John C. Hendrickson, the owner of a local sawmill.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi is water. The total area is 2.18% water.

Minnesota Highway 64 and Minnesota Highway 200 are two of the main routes in the community.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 229 people, 90 households, and 68 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.5 PD/sqmi. There were 117 housing units at an average density of 3.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.25% White, 0.44% Native American, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $40,750. Males had a median income of $35,208 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,309. About 2.6% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.4% of those 65 or over.


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Henrietta Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Henrietta Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,582 at the 2000 census.

Henrietta Township was named for Henrietta Martin, the wife of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, of which 31.7 sqmi is land and 3.4 sqmi (9.69%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,582 people, 607 households, and 472 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.9 PD/sqmi. There were 913 housing units at an average density of 28.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.85% White, 1.14% Native American, 0.51% Asian, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.13% of the population.

There were 607 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,061, and the median income for a family was $42,316. Males had a median income of $31,538 versus $20,441 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,760. About 7.4% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Hubbard Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Hubbard Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 786 at the 2000 census.

The township is named for Lucius Frederick Hubbard, ninth Governor of Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 32.8 sqmi is land and 3.2 sqmi (8.94%) is water. The Straight, Fish Hook, and Shell rivers flow in the western part of the township. The unincorporated community of Hubbard is near the confluence of the Shell and Fish Hook rivers.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 786 people, 311 households, and 235 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.0 PD/sqmi. There were 744 housing units at an average density of 22.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.73% White, 0.76% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 311 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,679, and the median income for a family was $36,442. Males had a median income of $28,194 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,979. About 6.3% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Lake Alice Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Lake Alice Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 87 at the 2000 census.

This township took its name from Lake Alice.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.7 sqmi, of which 33.9 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (2.39%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 87 people, 39 households, and 28 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.6 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 2.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.40% White, 1.15% from other races, and 3.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 39 households, out of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.1% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $19,375 versus $42,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,736. There were 15.4% of families and 16.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 25.0% of those over 64.


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Lake Emma Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Lake Emma Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 900 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 27.3 sqmi is land and 8.8 sqmi (24.31%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 900 people, 379 households, and 300 families residing in the township. The population density was 32.9 PD/sqmi. There were 973 housing units at an average density of 35.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.11% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.11% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 379 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 34.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,563, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,380. About 4.3% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Lake George Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Lake George Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 307 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community and census-designated place of Lake George is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 33.8 sqmi is land and 2.4 sqmi (6.61%) is water.

History
This township took its name from Lake George.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 383 people, 152 households, and 115 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.3 PD/sqmi. There were 239 housing units at an average density of 7.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.73% White, 0.52% African American, 3.92% Native American, 0.26% Asian, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.83% of the population.

There were 152 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,078, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,320. About 5.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Lake Hattie Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Lake Hattie Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 130 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 sqmi, of which 33.4 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi (2.96%) is water.

History
Lake Hattie Township, together with most of the northwest corner of Hubbard County, was surveyed during 1879 by George F. Hamilton, deputy surveyor. Lake Hattie Township was organized jointly with Fern Township at a meeting at the home of E.O. Howe on August 6, 1898.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 130 people, 50 households, and 31 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.9 PD/sqmi. There were 101 housing units at an average density of 3.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.85% White, 4.62% Native American, 0.77% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races.

There were 50 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $26,563, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $14,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,679. There were 20.0% of families and 14.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 10.0% of under eighteens and 23.1% of those over 64.


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Lakeport Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota

Lakeport Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 744 at the 2000 census.

The name Lakeport is derived from Laporte, Minnesota.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, of which 29.5 sqmi is land and 5.8 sqmi (16.48%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 744 people, 294 households and 221 families residing in the township. The population density was 25.2 per square mile (9.7/km$2$). There were 537 housing units at an average density of 18.2/sq mi (7.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.83% White, 1.48% Native American, 0.13% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 294 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.91.

26.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median household income was $36,397 and the median family income was $41,696. Males had a median income of $28,571 and females $26,750 for females. The per capita income was $17,750. About 6.5% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.