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Pine Springs, Minnesota

Pine Springs is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 408 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.95 sqmi; 0.80 sqmi is land and 0.15 sqmi is water. Interstate 694 and Minnesota State Highway 36 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 408 people, 144 households, and 124 families living in the city. The population density was 510.0 PD/sqmi. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 186.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 3.2% African American, 4.7% Asian, 2.5% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 144 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.5% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 13.9% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 50.3 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.9% were from 25 to 44; 43% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 421 people, 140 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 509.0 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 170.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.96% White, 1.43% African American, 1.19% Asian, 1.43% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 140 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.7% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.6% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 36.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $102,496, and the median income for a family was $104,670. Males had a median income of $61,250 versus $42,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $38,383. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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St. Marys Point, Minnesota

St. Marys Point or Saint Marys Point is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 353 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.392 sqmi, of which 0.386 sqmi is land and 0.006 sqmi is water. County 18 serves as a main route.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 368 people, 149 households, and 104 families living in the city. The population density was 943.6 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 420.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 149 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no spouse present, 4.7% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 30.2% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 40.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 344 people, 132 households, and 95 families living in the city. The population density was 853.0 PD/sqmi. There were 144 housing units at an average density of 357.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.67% White, 0.29% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 132 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% 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 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $61,750, and the median income for a family was $75,441. Males had a median income of $41,875 versus $37,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,905. About 2.9% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Karin Housley, Republican member of the Minnesota Senate
 * Phil Housley, former NHL player and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame
 * Stanley S. Hubbard, billionaire heir and CEO of Hubbard Broadcasting

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St. Paul Park, Minnesota

St. Paul Park or Saint Paul Park is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,279 at the 2010 census. It is on the east bank of the Mississippi River, five miles (8 km) downstream from St. Paul.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.58 sqmi; 2.99 sqmi is land and 0.59 sqmi is water.

U.S. Highway 61 and U.S. Highway 10, which run concurrently through the town, serves as a main route in the community.

St. Paul Park is bordered by Cottage Grove to the east and Newport to the north.

Economy
The town is home to the St. Paul Park Refinery, owned by Marathon Petroleum, which produces 106,500 barrels per day (“bpd”).

Education
High School students living in St. Paul Park attend Park High School. Middle School students attend Oltman Middle School. Elementary School students attend Pullman or Pine Hill elementary School.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,279 people, 1,970 households, and 1,381 families residing in the city. The population density was 1765.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,079 housing units at an average density of 695.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.5% White, 3.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.

There were 1,970 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 9.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,070 people, 1,829 households, and 1,344 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,131.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,868 housing units at an average density of 785.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.87% White, 2.27% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.

There were 1,829 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,805, and the median income for a family was $54,063. Males had a median income of $37,083 versus $29,143 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,234. About 5.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Dallas Holm, Christian singer/songwriter; born and raised in St. Paul Park.
 * Dale Arnold, Bowdoin College alumnus. Co-Host of the WEEI-FM afternoon drive Dale & Holley with Keefe Show and NESN Pre and Post Game host for the Boston Bruins, lived in St. Paul Park before moving back to Maine.

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Stillwater, Minnesota

Stillwater is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Washington County. It is in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, on the west bank of the St. Croix River, across from Houlton, Wisconsin. Stillwater's population was 19,394 at the 2020 census. Stillwater is often called "the birthplace of Minnesota" due to its role in the establishment of the state.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 7.98 sqmi; 6.96 sqmi is land and 1.02 sqmi is water. State Highways 36, 95, and 96 are three of the community's main routes.

Climate
Stillwater receives an average annual snowfall of 42 in. Average annual rainfall is 24 in. Each year has an average of 14 days above 90 F.

Name
The name "Stillwater" was proposed in 1843 by John McKusick, who built the settlement's first sawmill. McKusick was later a state senator. The name derives from the St. Croix River's calmness near the town center. It is also believed that McKusick had fond memories of Stillwater, Maine, where he had migrated from.

Long before European Americans arrived, the area was occupied by various indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The Dakota people called it Hoġan Wanḳe Kin, a term that encompassed not only the St. Croix River but also Lake St. Croix and a large sandbar across from present-day Afton. The name, meaning "the place where the fish lies", derived from a legend in which a man was transformed into a giant fish (a catfish or a pike, depending on the version) and then into a sandbar. In English, Hoġan Wanḳe Kin has been spelled variously as Hogan-wahnkay-kin, Hogan-wauke-kin and Hogan-wan-kee.

The Ojibwe name for the place was Giigoonzh-agomod, with the slightly different meaning of "where the fish floats". The Ojibwe origin legend is very similar, also involving a man transformed into a giant fish and found floating in the lake. He was ultimately transformed into "a piece of land crossing the lake there" (i.e., the sandbar). In English renderings, Giigo onh-zhagomod has been spelled as Kee-go-shagewa-minnie and Kegan-Shaw-Ga-Nut.

History
In the 1830s, European Americans were pressing west into this territory. The U.S. government tried to arrange for their settlement in Native American lands, and on July 29 and September 29, 1837, it signed treaties with the local Ojibwe and Dakota nations to allow such settlement in the St. Croix Valley.

The settlement was founded on October 26, 1843, when four partners formed the Stillwater Lumber Company. Settlers were drawn by the area's abundant lumber and river traffic resulting from the industry. This was one of Minnesota's oldest towns, preceding Minneapolis by several years. Stillwater was officially incorporated as a city on March 4, 1854 (the same day as St. Paul).

Stillwater is often called the "birthplace of Minnesota". In 1848, a territorial convention that began the process of establishing Minnesota as a state was held in Stillwater, at the corner of Myrtle and Main streets. Originally part of the Wisconsin Territory, Minnesota officially became a separate territory in 1849 and, after population increases, a state in 1858.

As more evidence of Stillwater's importance at the time, the territorial convention selected three leading Minnesota cities as locations for three important public institutions: Saint Paul was designated as the capital; the University of Minnesota was established at Minneapolis; and Stillwater became the site of the territory's first prison. The Minnesota Territorial Prison (later Minnesota State Prison) was opened in 1853. The prison held Cole, Jim, and Bob Younger, three of the Younger brothers of the James–Younger Gang.

Lumbering was the predominant industry in the St. Croix River Valley in the second half of the 19th century. For many years, lumbermen sent large rafts of logs down the St. Croix. They were collected at the St. Croix Boom Site two miles upstream of Stillwater, and processed in Stillwater's many sawmills. Steamboats were used most widely on the river from 1860 to 1890. A few still operate as entertainment venues today.

David Swain operated a shipyard and engine works in Stillwater. Excursion steamboats, such as the Verne Swain and the Capitol, began to operate in the early 20th century, taking passengers to other cities along the river.

During the American Civil War, Stillwater sent men of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Company B, 5th Minnesota Infantry Regiment Company K, and the 8th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company C, among others, to fight for the Union.

On October 18, 1921, Charles Strite invented the automatic pop-up bread toaster in Stillwater. By 1926, the Toastmaster Company began to market the first household toaster using a redesigned version of Strite's invention. In 1923, Nelson's Ice Cream parlor was established.

In 1931, construction of the Stillwater lift bridge over the St. Croix River was completed at a final cost of $460,174, which was split equally between Minnesota and Wisconsin. The lift bridge is one of the city's most iconic and visible local monuments. It was part of Minnesota State Highway 36 until 2017, when it closed to vehicle traffic. In 2020 it became part of a five-mile trail loop running through Stillwater and Houlton, Wisconsin.

In 1996 the city of Stillwater entered into an agreement with Stillwater Township to annex land. In 2015 the Stillwater city council approved the annexing the last of the land covered by the agreement. The city's western border is now Manning Avenue (County Road 15). The northern border is now mostly, but not entirely, Minnesota Highway 96.

Stillwater was described as the Minnesota headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan in 1991, and has been identified as a "probable" former sundown town.

1870

 * White: 4,106 (NaN%)
 * Colored: 18 (NaN%)
 * Indian: 1 (NaN%)
 * Total: 4,125

1880

 * White: 9,020 (NaN%)
 * Colored: 22 (NaN%)
 * Chinese or Japanese: 2 (NaN%)
 * Total: 9,046

1890

 * White: 11,209 (NaN%)
 * Colored: 18 (NaN%)
 * Civilized Indian: 1 (NaN%)
 * Total: 11,260

1910

 * White: 10,131 (NaN%)
 * Born in U.S. to two U.S.-born parents: 2,447 (NaN%)
 * Born in U.S. to one or two foreign-born parents: 4,910 (NaN%)
 * Born outside U.S. 2,774 (NaN%)
 * African American: 56 (NaN%)
 * Chinese, Japanese, or Indian: 5 (NaN%)
 * Total: 10,199

1920

 * White: 10,137 (NaN%)
 * Born in U.S. to two U.S.-born parents: 2,384 (NaN%)
 * Born in U.S. to one or two foreign-born parents: 3,683 (NaN%)
 * Born outside U.S. 1,664 (NaN%)
 * African American: 4 (NaN%)
 * Total: 7,735

1940

 * White: 7,012 (99.99%)
 * Other: 1 (0.01%)

1950

 * White: 99.9%
 * Other: 0.1%

1960

 * White: 99.9%
 * Other: 0.1%

1970

 * White: 10,159 (NaN%)
 * African American: 1 (NaN%)
 * Indian: 12 (NaN%)
 * Asian: 9 (NaN%)
 * Japanese: 3 (NaN%)
 * Filipino: 6 (NaN%)
 * Other: 6 (NaN%)

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,143 people, 5,797 households, and 4,115 families living in the city. The population density was 2,340.0 PD/sqmi. There were 5,926 housing units at an average density of 915.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 5,797 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $57,154, and the median income for a family was $72,188. Males had a median income of $49,158 versus $33,680 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,163. About 3.0% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 18,225 people, 7,075 households, and 4,885 families living in the city. The population density was 2618.5 PD/sqmi. There were 7,576 housing units at an average density of 1088.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 1.0% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 7,075 households, of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 19,394 people living in the city.

The racial makeup of the city was 89.9% White alone (95.4% White alone or in combination), 1.7% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 5.6% from two or more races. Hispanics of any race were 3.2% of the population.

According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $91,947, and the median income for a family was $109,151. Male full-time workers had a median income of $73,986 versus $67,005 for female workers. The per capita income for the city was $48,553. About 3.3% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. Of the population age 25 and over, 96.4% were high school graduates or higher and 46.6% had a bachelor's degree or higher.

Education
Stillwater has a mix of public district, public charter, and private schools at the primary and secondary levels. The city is served by the Stillwater Area Public Schools system and the nearest high school is Stillwater Area High School in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota.

Notable people

 * Thomas J. Abercrombie, photographer, first journalist to reach South Pole, Born in Stillwater
 * Ed Ackerson, musician (Polara, The 27 Various) and record producer (The Jayhawks, The Replacements, Motion City Soundtrack), born and attended high school in Stillwater
 * Brian Arnfelt, NFL defensive end, attended high school in Stillwater
 * Michele Bachmann, U.S. Representative, lived in Stillwater
 * Ben Blankenship, member of Team USA Track and Field who set the world record in the distance medley
 * Robert Brown, Minnesota state senator and educator, born in Stillwater
 * Noah Cates, professional ice hockey player for the Philadelphia Flyers, born in Stillwater
 * James B. Clark, director and Oscar-nominated film editor, born in Stillwater
 * Jessie Diggins, Olympic gold medalist in cross-country skiing, attended high school in Stillwater
 * Nate Dwyer, NFL linebacker, born in Stillwater
 * Chris Engler, NBA player, born in Stillwater
 * Otto Folin, biochemist, educated in Stillwater
 * Sam Gorski and Niko Pueringer, creators of Corridor Digital
 * Sean Graham, retired professional track athlete and current head track and cross country coach at American University
 * Nicole Hause, skateboarder for REAL Skateboards and Nike SB, originally from Stillwater
 * Patrick Hicks, novelist, poet, and essayist, grew up in Stillwater
 * Phil Housley, Hockey Hall of Fame player and NHL coach, coached in Stillwater
 * Sherri Jarvis, murder victim
 * Todd Kalis, NFL guard, born in Stillwater
 * Jessica Lange, actress, resided in Stillwater
 * Frankie Lee, musician, born in Stillwater
 * Chris Maddock, stand-up comedian
 * Jonah Marais, member of boy band Why Don't We
 * Denis McDonough, 11th Secretary of Veterans Affairs and White House Chief of Staff for President Obama, born in Stillwater
 * Harriet McPherson, Minnesota state legislator, farmer, and educator
 * Bob Nelson, NFL linebacker, born in Stillwater
 * Socrates Nelson, Minnesota state senator, resided in Stillwater
 * Karl G. Neumeier, Minnesota state senator and lawyer, born in Stillwater
 * Glen Perkins, pitcher for Minnesota Twins, born in Stillwater
 * Sam Shepard, playwright and actor, resided in Stillwater
 * Zach Sobiech, musical artist who wrote the #1 hit “Clouds” after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma; inspiration for the Disney film Clouds
 * Rich Sommer, actor, raised in Stillwater
 * LaVyrle Spencer, a New York Times bestselling author, lived in Stillwater
 * Alpheus Beede Stickney, a famous railroad builder, lived in Stillwater, born in Maine
 * C. Gardner Sullivan, screenwriter and producer, born in Stillwater
 * John B. Taft, farmer and Minnesota state legislator, resided in Stillwater
 * Butch Thompson, jazz pianist and clarinetist, went to high school in Stillwater
 * Thomas Vanek, ice hockey forward for the Minnesota Wild, resides in Stillwater

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Stillwater Township, Washington County, Minnesota

Stillwater Township is a township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,553 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 17.5 square miles (45.4 km$2$), of which 16.5 square miles (42.8 km$2$) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.5 km$2$)  (5.59%) is water. Minnesota State Highways 95 and 96 are two of the main routes in the township.

The township contains eight properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the precolumbian St. Croix River Access Site, the 1863 Point Douglas–St. Louis River Road Bridge, the 1872 Pest House, the 1877 Bridge No. 5721, the late-1870s Henry Stussi House, the circa-1885 St. Croix Boom Company House and Barn, the 1911 Soo Line High Bridge, as well as the St. Croix Boom Site, which is a National Historic Landmark.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,553 people, 833 households, and 736 families residing in the township. The population density was 154.3 PD/sqmi. There were 842 housing units at an average density of 50.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.28% White, 0.12% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 833 households, out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.0% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.6% were non-families. 8.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $96,281, and the median income for a family was $100,560. Males had a median income of $70,000 versus $45,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $36,795. About 0.5% of families and 0.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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West Lakeland Township, Washington County, Minnesota

West Lakeland Township is a township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,547 at the 2000 census. It is just north of Interstate 94 and touches the west bank of the St. Croix River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 12.6 square miles (32.7 km$2$), of which 12.4 square miles (32.0 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.7 km$2$)  (2.06%) is water.

Interstate 94 runs along the far south side of the township, just to the north of its border with Afton. The St. Croix River and Wisconsin are to the east. Baytown Township is to the north. Lake Elmo is to the west of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,547 people, 1,101 households, and 996 families residing in the township. The population density was 286.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,118 housing units at an average density of 90.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.01% White, 0.34% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 1,101 households, out of which 52.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 85.8% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.5% were non-families. 7.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.2% 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 3.40.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.2% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 3.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $96,256, and the median income for a family was $98,783. Males had a median income of $62,031 versus $42,226 for females. The per capita income for the township was $35,764. About 0.3% of families and 1.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Government
West Lakeland Township is governed by a board composed of three members elected to staggered three-year terms. Members include Dave Schultz, chairman; John Buelow and Phil Moosbrugger, supervisors. Township staff consists of Carrie Seifert, clerk; Jennifer Samec, deputy clerk; and Marsha Olson, treasurer.

Notable people

 * Michele Bachmann, former U.S. representative, lived in West Lakeland Township


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Willernie, Minnesota

Willernie is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It is bordered on all sides by the city of Mahtomedi. The population was 507 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13 sqmi; 0.12 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water. County 12 serves as a main route.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 507 people, 218 households, and 123 families living in the city. The population density was 4225.0 PD/sqmi. There were 240 housing units at an average density of 2000.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.1% White, 1.0% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 6.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 218 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 33.5% 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 2.33 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 549 people, 225 households, and 146 families living in the city. The population density was 4,285.3 PD/sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 1,787.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.26% White, 0.91% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 3.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 225 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 27.6% 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 2.41 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a family was $50,313. Males had a median income of $40,625 versus $30,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,541. About 1.3% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Woodbury, Minnesota

Woodbury is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States, eight miles (13 km) east of Saint Paul along Interstate 94. It is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The population was 75,102 at the 2020 census, making it Minnesota's eighth most populous city.

History

At almost 36 square miles, Woodbury is a direct descendant of one of the congressional townships into which Minnesota Territory when the Native Americans of the United States ceded the territory and opened it to "settlement". Woodbury was originally named Red Rock, but was renamed after Levi Woodbury, the first justice of the Supreme Court of the United States to attend law school, after it was realized that another Red Rock Township existed in Minnesota. When first settled in 1844, the land was mostly wood, but it was converted to farmland. The township government was organized in 1858. One of the city's few surviving 19th-century farms, the Charles Spangenberg Farmstead, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 1955, the first suburban development broke ground in Woodbury: Woodbury Heights. After some years of growth, the town government could not adequately provide services for new developments, and it became clear that Woodbury needed the government of a village with extra privileges. The earliest proposal for incorporation officially came in 1963 after two years of debate.

The Minnesota Municipal Commission had recently found that the fragmented way in which the Minneapolis suburbs and the suburbs around White Bear Lake had developed was disadvantageous, as it made coordinating sewers, public water systems, and other utilities difficult. Thus, the Commission had been encouraging towns to incorporate in full whenever possible.

Since 1961, the Town of Cottage Grove had been petitioning to become a village, and the Minnesota Municipal Commission took it upon itself to push for a joint incorporation of Woodbury and Cottage Grove as the Village of Washington. The two town commissions agreed to the idea, and the issue was put up for a vote during the general election of 1963. It lost with 662 votes for joint incorporation, and 1,284 against. Cottage Grove incorporated on its own in 1965.

In 1966, a series of meetings took place setting up the incorporation of the Village of Woodbury. A vote was conducted on February 14, 1967, with 543 voting for incorporation, and 164 against. The Village was officially incorporated on March 7, 1967.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 35.56 sqmi, of which 34.73 sqmi is land and 0.83 sqmi is water.

The city is bounded on the northern side by Interstate 94, the south by the plane of 60th Street South, the west by Century Avenue, and the east by Manning Avenue. The adjoining cities in these directions are, respectively, Oakdale, Landfall, Lake Elmo, Cottage Grove, Maplewood, Newport and Afton.

Woodbury is composed of upland between the valleys of the Mississippi River and St. Croix River. Its northeast corner lies within the watershed of Valley Creek, one of the few remaining trout streams in the Twin Cities area. Valley Creek flows eastward to the St. Croix River at Afton. Woodbury also contains several small lakes, including Powers, Wilmes, Colby, Carver, and Battle Creek. Battle Creek Lake is the source of Battle Creek, which flows westward to the Mississippi River in Saint Paul.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 61,961 people, 22,594 households, and 16,688 families living in the city. The population density was 1784.1 PD/sqmi. There were 23,568 housing units at an average density of 678.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.4% White, 5.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 9.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 22,594 households, of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.1% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% 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 3.20.

The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 46,463 people, 16,676 households, and 12,657 families living in the city. The population density was 1,327.7 PD/sqmi. There were 17,541 housing units at an average density of 501.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.04% White, 2.51% African American, 0.24% Native American, 5.01% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.

There were 16,676 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 36.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $76,109, and the median income for a family was $84,997. Males had a median income of $60,224 versus $37,676 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,606. About 0.8% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
State Farm Insurance was a large-scale employer in the city, employing about 2,000 people in a building that opened in 1994. In 2006 the multi-department facility was relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska, and the building remained vacant until it was demolished in 2015 for redevelopment. There are many smaller employers, such as the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology and offices for financial corporations. Many Woodbury residents work at 3M, whose headquarters are a few miles west, in Maplewood.

A large part of the economy is retail. The two largest retail centers are Tamarack Village, near the intersection of Radio Drive and Interstate 94, and Woodbury Village, near the intersection of Valley Creek Road and Interstate 494. Woodbury Lakes, an upscale retail development with an open-air mall layout, was completed in 2005.

Largest employers
According to the city's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report:

Other important employers include eFunds, Long Term Care Group and Dean Foods/Land O'Lakes.

Arts and culture
During the last weekend of August, the Woodbury Days Council hosts an event called Woodbury Days]. City ambassadors for the event are called "royalty". .

Parks and recreation

Woodbury contains 45 parks covering approximately 3000 acre and approximately 100 mi of trails. The trails, most of which are paved, connect many of the parks. Three of the largest parks encircle Colby, Wilmes, and Powers lakes, respectively. The indoor Central Park is adjacent to the public library. HealthEast Sports Center is the primary athletic location, including softball fields, baseball fields, soccer fields, football fields, sand volleyball courts, two indoor ice arenas, and an outdoor ice arena.

Two golf courses are in the city: Prestwick (privately owned) and Eagle Valley (public). There are many local events year-round. Woodbury Days is held in Ojibway Park each year. It includes a parade, carnival, live music, fireworks, and many booths for the city's shops, churches, and services. Woodbury Days is also known for its Taste of Woodbury tent in the parking lot behind Woodbury High School and overlooking the Ojibway Park Band Shell. This tent includes many restaurants in the city. There is also an outdoor pool available by membership in the summer called Colby Lake Pool.

Government
Woodbury has a weak-mayor, mayor-council government. In presidential election years, Woodbury elects two city council members at large. In midterm election years, it elects a mayor and two city council members at large. As the city's population has grown, Woodbury has shifted toward the Democratic and Democratic-Farmer-Labor parties, with the city not voting for a Republican in a presidential election since 2004. The city council is currently composed of Mayor Anne Burt, Andrea Date, Steve Morris, Jennifer Santini, and Kim Wilson.

Education
Most of Woodbury is in the South Washington County School District, and most high school students attend either Woodbury High School or East Ridge High School. Small portions of the city attend Tartan Senior High School in Oakdale and Stillwater Area High School in Stillwater. Some students attend public or private schools in other school districts chosen by their families under Minnesota's open enrollment statute.

In November 2006, School District 833 selected an 80 acre site for its third high school, later named East Ridge High School. The site lies between two city-owned properties south of Bailey Road and east of Radio Drive: the 80 acre HealthEast Sports Center and the Danner gravel pit. The city also owns 80 acre south of the sports center to allow for expansion. The school opened in September 2009. Its students came from Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Newport, Afton, and Denmark.

There are two middle schools in Woodbury, Lake Middle School and Woodbury Middle School. Some middle-school students also attend Oltman Middle School in Cottage Grove, Skyview Middle School in Oakdale, Maplewood Middle School in Maplewood, and Oak-Land Middle School in Lake Elmo. Woodbury is also served by 12 elementary schools in three school districts.

Woodbury is also home to the Minnesota Math and Science Academy, a charter school. Saint Ambrose of Woodbury is a Catholic school with Pre-K through 8th grade; New Life Academy is a private Christian school. Both are within the city limits.

Rasmussen College–Lake Elmo / Woodbury campus serves students in the Woodbury area. Rasmussen College is a regionally accredited, career focused college that offers bachelor and associate degree programs. It concentrates on programs in health sciences, nursing, business, technology and design, criminal justice, and early education.

Notable people

 * Kelly Fenton, former Minnesota State Representative and former Minnesota Republican Party deputy chairperson
 * Michelle Fischbach, United States Representative from Minnesota's Seventh Congressional District
 * Brent Kallman, professional soccer player
 * Susan Kent, Minnesota State Senate minority leader
 * Jason Lewis, former United States Representative From Minnesota's Second Congressional District
 * Nicole Mitchell, meteorologist and politician
 * Walt Perlt, Minnesota state representative
 * Mary Giuliani Stephens, former mayor
 * Michelle Young, star of season 18 of The Bachelorette

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Adrian Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Adrian Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota. The population was 173 at the time of the 2000 census.

History
Adrian Township was organized in 1871.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 34.7 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (2.45%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 173 people, 80 households, and 56 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.0 people per square mile (1.9/km$2$). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.7/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.38% White, 0.58% African American, 3.47% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.20% of the population.

There were 80 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.5% 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 2.16 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.2% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 13.3% from 25 to 44, 41.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,279. About 3.1% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 7.7% of those sixty five or over.


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Antrim Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Antrim Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 291 at the 2000 census.

Antrim Township was organized in 1867.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.34%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 291 people, 115 households, and 81 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.2 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 3.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.50% White, 1.72% African American, 3.09% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.78% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, and 28.7% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% 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 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,739. About 6.6% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Butterfield Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Butterfield Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census.

History
Butterfield Township was organized in 1872, and named for William Butterfield, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (0.62%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 99 households, and 79 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.4 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 3.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 92.26% White, 2.02% Native American, 3.03% Asian, 2.69% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.40% of the population.

There were 99 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,528, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,524. About 7.6% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those 65 or over.


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Darfur, Minnesota

Darfur is a city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 108 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 30 serves as a main route in the community.

History
Darfur was platted in April 1899 by the Chicago and North Western Railway; its incorporation as a village was completed on December 31, 1903, and it became a city on January 1, 1974, when Minnesota abolished villages. According to Warren Upham, Darfur "was named either from a region of Sudan or when two Scandinavian railroad men questioned, "why you stop dar fur?"

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 108 people, 49 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was 308.6 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 168.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 3.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.3% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% 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 2.93.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 137 people, 58 households, and 44 families residing in the city. The population density was 386.6 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 166.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 134 white people and 3 Asian people. There are no blacks or Hispanics.

There were 58 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 13.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $32,750. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,300. There were 4.1% of families and 7.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 5.6% of under eighteen and none of those over 64.

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Fieldon Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Fieldon Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 246 at the 2000 census.

History
Fieldon Township was organized in 1868.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (0.45%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 246 people, 84 households, and 68 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.9 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 2.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.97% White, 0.41% Native American, and 1.63% from two or more races.

There were 84 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 10.7% 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 2.93 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,167, and the median income for a family was $56,000. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $28,281 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,001. About 9.5% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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La Salle, Minnesota

La Salle is a city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 79 at the 2020 census.

History
La Salle was platted in 1899, and named for René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (1643–1687), a French explorer of North America. A post office has been in operation at La Salle since 1900.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 87 people, 42 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was 966.7 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 500.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 1.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.1% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 42 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 57.1% were non-families. 45.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.6% male and 41.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 90 people, 44 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,001.6 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 489.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 44 households, out of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.3% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 150.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 133.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,941. There were 27.8% of families and 36.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 70.8% of under eighteens and 9.5% of those over 64.

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Lewisville, Minnesota

Lewisville is a city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 250 at the 2010 census.

History
Lewisville was platted in 1899. The city was named for the Lewis family, original owners of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Lewisville since 1899. Lewisville was incorporated in 1902.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highways 15 and 30 (co-signed) serve as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 250 people, 101 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 862.1 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 1.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.2% of the population.

There were 101 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 274 people, 113 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 936.1 PD/sqmi. There were 126 housing units at an average density of 430.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.88% White, 6.93% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.58% of the population.

There were 113 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,432, and the median income for a family was $31,635. Males had a median income of $24,583 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,700. About 9.1% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 16.7% of those 65 or over.

title: Lewisville, Minnesota


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Long Lake Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Long Lake Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 346 at the 2000 census.

History
Long Lake Township was organized in 1868.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.3 km2), of which 34.4 square miles (89.0 km2) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.3 km2)  (3.56%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 346 people, 141 households, and 108 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.1 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 5.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.82% White, 0.58% Native American, 2.31% Asian, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 141 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 17.1% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $37,969 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,009. About 7.4% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 20.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Madelia, Minnesota

Madelia is a city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States, along the Watonwan River. The population was 2,396 at the 2020 census.

History
Madelia was founded in 1857, and named for the daughter of a first settler. A post office has been in operation at Madelia since 1860. Madelia was incorporated in 1872.

In 1876, the remaining members of the James-Younger Gang were captured near Madelia after their failed attempt at bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota. Madelia used to hold an event every September called Younger Brothers Day. The event included several activities including a reenactment of the bank robbery as well as the gunfight and capture of the Younger Brothers.

From 1885-1890 Winfield Scott Hammond served as the Madelia School Superintendent. Hammond later went on to pass the bar exam and serve in Minnesota State Legislature, the U.S. Congress, and eventually ran and was elected as Minnesota's 18th Governor.

Madelia contains two properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1872 Flanders' Block and the 1908 West Bridge.

In 2016, a fire greatly damaged downtown, destroying at least eight businesses.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.47 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highways 15 and 60 are two of the main routes in the city.

Government
Madelia is located within Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican, Brad Finstad.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,308 people, 900 households, and 572 families residing in the city. The population density was 1570.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,004 housing units at an average density of 683.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.0% White, 1.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 12.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.8% of the population.

There were 900 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,340 people, 911 households, and 571 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,876.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,000 housing units at an average density of 801.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.47% White, 0.64% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 11.88% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.98% of the population.

There were 911 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.0% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,219, and the median income for a family was $41,167. Males had a median income of $29,417 versus $19,806 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,266. About 8.5% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older.

Education
The Madelia Community Schools service approximately 650 students in Kindergarten through the 12th grade. The district maintains two buildings – a K-6 elementary school and a 7–12 junior-senior high school. The community reinforced its support of education in 1999 when it passed a bond referendum that funded the construction of an addition to the elementary school, demolition of the 1913 elementary school addition, and renovation of the 1949 and 1965 additions. The district offers a progressive curriculum that includes advanced mathematics and science, CAD, and computer programming.

Extracurriculars
High school sport offerings include: nine man football, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, baseball, wrestling, softball, track and field, and golf. Some sports are partnered with neighboring Truman High School. When this occurs, the team mascot is the Madelia-Truman Jayhawks, with orange and blue team colors. Non-partnered sports are known as the Madelia Blackhawks, with orange and black team colors. The Jayhawk wrestling team competed in state competition from 2008 through 2013.

Parochial School
St. Mary's Catholic Church operates a small parochial school. St. Mary's Elementary serves approximately 55 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. St. Mary's is accredited by the National Catholic Education Association. Principal is Jen Slater.

Recreation
Madelia offers several different places of recreation. Watona park is the site for many different city and seasonal events. Watona offers a full service campground, several playgrounds and shelters, two baseball fields, one softball field, and the 9 hole Madelia golf course. Near Watona park are several basketball and tennis courts, as well as the outdoor Madelia Swimming Pool.

Watonwan County Historical Society. The Watonwan County Historical Society was organized in 1935. World War II ended those activities. Twenty-nine interested persons met at the American Legion Post House, Madelia, in 1966 launching the present organization.

Notable people

 * Otto T. Bang (1931–2008), businessman and politician, was born in Madelia.
 * Knut Hamsun, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920, resided in Madelia in 1883–1884. He wrote a story, "Fear", about his experiences there. The eminent Unitarian minister and writer, Kristofer Janson, who preached in the nearby Nora Free Christian Church, met Hamsun in Madelia and offered Hamsun employment as a secretary.
 * Julius E. Haycraft (1871–1951), lawyer, judge, and politician

title: Madelia, Minnesota


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Madelia Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Madelia Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 393 at the 2000 census.

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

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.4 km2), of which 33.3 square miles (86.3 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2)  (3.48%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 393 people, 137 households, and 113 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.8 PD/sqmi. There were 142 housing units at an average density of 4.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.47% White, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 137 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 16.1% 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 2.87 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,542, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,969. About 2.0% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Nelson Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Nelson Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 309 at the 2000 census.

Nelson Township was organized in 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.4 km$2$), of which 35.7 square miles (92.3 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 309 people, 112 households, and 90 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.7 people per square mile (3.3/km$2$). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 3.4/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.15% White, 1.62% Native American, 0.65% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.24% of the population.

There were 112 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,000, and the median income for a family was $50,750. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $22,143 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,699. About 2.4% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 3.8% of those 65 or over.


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Odin, Minnesota

Odin is a city in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Watonwan River. The population was 123 at the 2020 census.

History
Odin was platted in 1899. The city was named after Odin, Illinois. Odin was incorporated in 1902.

Notable People

U.S. Diplomat   Bruce Laingen

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

Government
Odin is located within Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican, Brad Finstad.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 106 people, 55 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 286.5 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 173.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White and 3.8% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 55 households, of which 21.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.9% were non-families. 49.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 30.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 125 people, 62 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 344.6 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 182.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 62 households, out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 35.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 66.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,118. There were 10.8% of families and 16.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 37.5% of under eighteens and 10.8% of those over 64.

title: Odin, Minnesota


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Odin Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Odin Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 206 at the 2000 census.

History
Odin Township was organized in 1872, and named after Odin, the chief god of the Norse pantheon.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (92.0 km$2$); 34.6 square miles (89.6 km$2$) is land and 0.9 square mile (2.3 km$2$)  (2.53%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 206 people, 86 households, and 60 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.0 people per square mile (2.3/km$2$). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 2.7/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.60% White, 0.49% African American, 0.49% Asian, and 2.43% from two or more races.

There were 86 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 27.9% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,625, and the median income for a family was $39,625. Males had a median income of $22,917 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,830. About 14.3% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.7% of those 65 or over.


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Riverdale Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Riverdale Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 338 at the 2000 census.

Riverdale Township was organized in 1869, and named after the Watonwan River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.9 square miles (100.7 km$2$); 38.9 square miles (100.6 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 248 people, 108 households, and 96 families residing in the township (2000 census). The population density was 8.7 people per square mile (3.4/km$2$). There were 130 housing units at an average density of 3.3/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.45% White, 0.59% Asian, 2.96% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.85% of the population.

There were 126 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,423, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,099. About 4.2% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Rosendale Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

Rosendale Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 357 at the 2000 census.

Rosendale Township was organized in 1869, and named after Rosendale, Wisconsin, the former home of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.4 square miles (99.6 km$2$); 38.2 square miles (99.0 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km$2$)  (0.57%) is water. The township contains one property listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Alfred R. Voss Farmstead.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 357 people, 120 households, and 99 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.3 people per square mile (3.6/km$2$). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 3.4/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.48% White, 1.96% Asian, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, 0.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $36,429 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,004. About 2.0% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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South Branch Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

South Branch Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 303 at the 2000 census.

History
South Branch Township was organized in 1869, and named after the South Fork Watonwan River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.1 square miles (101.2 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 303 people, 112 households, and 86 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.8 people per square mile (3.0/km$2$). There were 117 housing units at an average density of 3.0/sq mi (1.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.04% White, 0.99% Black or African American, none Native American, none Asian, none Pacific Islander, 2.97% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.30% of the population.

There were 112 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 0.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 18.8% 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 2.71 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $39,205. Males had a median income of $25,357 versus $18,438 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,449. About 13.9% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.9% of those 65 or over.


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St. James, Minnesota

St. James or Saint James is a city in and the county seat of Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,793 at the 2020 census.

Minnesota State Highways 4, 30, and 60 are three of the main routes in the city.

History
In 1870, the directors of the St. Paul and Sioux City railroads chose the future townsite of St. James as the midpoint for a new railroad linking the two cities. Named for James Purington, an early settler, the new city was incorporated in 1871. It was the hometown of Minnesota Governor Winfield Scott Hammond, a Democrat who served in 1915. In the 1940s, Theodore S. Mondale, the father of future Vice President of the United States Walter Mondale, was the pastor at First Methodist Church of St. James. Tony Downs Foods Co. has been a major employer since 1947, processing poultry and frozen meals.

St. James has two properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Grand Opera House, completed in 1892, and the Watonwan County Courthouse, completed in 1896.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.43 sqmi; 2.40 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,605 people, 1,839 households, and 1,145 families living in the city. The population density was 1918.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,039 housing units at an average density of 849.6 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 81.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 14.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.0% of the population.

There were 1,839 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,695 people, 1,845 households, and 1,186 families living in the city. The population density was 2,050.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,006 housing units at an average density of 876.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 83.24% White, 0.40% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 14.27% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.77% of the population.

There were 1,845 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.0% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% 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 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,196, and the median income for a family was $40,993. Males had a median income of $30,036 versus $19,391 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,336. About 9.0% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Transport
The city owns and operates the St. James Municipal Airport.

Notable people

 * Moses K. Armstrong, businessman and legislator
 * Becky Buller, bluegrass musician
 * Peter Eckerstrom, Arizona Court of Appeals judge
 * Henry Norman Graven, United States District Court judge, born in St. James
 * Winfield Scott Hammond, 18th Minnesota governor, established his home and his law practice in St. James
 * Mac Hegstrom, businessman and politician, born in St. James
 * Carl L. Johnson, businessman and legislator
 * Mike Kingery, professional baseball player, born in St. James
 * Gary Mielke, professional baseball player, born in St. James
 * Carl G. Olson, farmer and politician, born in St. James

title: St. James, Minnesota


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St. James Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota

St. James Township is a township in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 294 as of the 2000 census.

St. James Township was organized in 1870, and named after its largest settlement, St. James.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.0 square miles (88.0 km$2$); 33.6 square miles (87.0 km$2$) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.0 km$2$)  (1.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 294 people, 111 households, and 88 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.8 people per square mile (3.4/km$2$). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 3.7/sq mi (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.32% White, 0.34% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 111 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% 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 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,806, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,580. About 2.2% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those aged sixty five or older.


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Akron Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota

Akron Township is a township in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 153 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 153 people, 47 households, and 42 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.3 people per square mile (1.7/km$2$). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 1.5/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.04% White, and 1.96% from two or more races.

There were 47 households, out of which 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 87.2% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.6% were non-families. 8.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $10,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,022. About 14.6% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.


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Andrea Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota

Andrea Township is a township in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 70 at the 2000 census.

Andrea Township was named for Andrea Heider, the wife of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 70 people, 26 households, and 17 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.0 PD/sqmi. There were 29 housing units at an average density of 0.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.29% White, 1.43% Native American, 2.86% Asian, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.29% of the population.

There were 26 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, and 30.8% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% 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 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 133.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,333, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,048. There were no families and 2.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.


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Atherton Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota

Atherton Township is a township in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 155 at the 2000 census.

Atherton Township was named for a local landowner.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 155 people, 56 households, and 49 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.3 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 1.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.35% White and 0.65% Native American.

There were 56 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.4% were married couples living together, and 12.5% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,750, and the median income for a family was $40,750. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,929. About 21.8% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.0% of those 65 or over.


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Bradford Township, Wilkin County, Minnesota

Bradford Township is a township in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 119 at the 2000 census.

Bradford Township was named for a local landowner.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 119 people, 41 households, and 33 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.3 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 1.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.32% White, and 1.68% from two or more races.

There were 41 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% 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 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 8.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $37,708. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,201. There were 17.9% of families and 12.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 3.1% of under eighteens and 7.1% of those over 64.