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Wilmont, Minnesota

Wilmont is a city in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 339 at the 2010 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.14 sqmi, all land. By elevation, Wilmont is the highest incorporated community in Nobles County.

Main highways include:
 * MN-266.svg Minnesota State Highway 266
 * (Discontinued in 2003—renamed Nobles County Road 25)

 * County 25.png Nobles County Road 25
 * County 16.png Nobles County Road 16
 * County 13.png Nobles County Road 13

History
The town of Wilmont was established in 1899. The town was named in a roundabout way after the township in which it was located.

Willmont Township (note the double-L) was established in 1878. There was a general disagreement over the township name, one faction wishing to call it Willumet, and the other favoring Lamont. On November 22, 1878, a compromise was reached, and the township was formally named Willmont.

For twenty-one years, the residents of Willmont Township lacked convenient railroad transport. That all changed in the summer of 1899 when the Burlington Railway surveyed a new route extending northwest from Worthington. Railroad right-of-way man Thomas H. Brown selected a site for a new town and named it Wilmont. He made a point of spelling the new town with one L to distinguish it from Willmont Township. The railroad was completed on December 16, 1899, and hundreds of newcomers soon took up residence.

The survey was made, and the plat was dedicated on January 22, 1900. A Post Office was established on February 13, 1900. In April 1900, the first saloon was established in Wilmont by the Stuntebeck Brothers. Construction of a new school was approved in September 1900 with the school opening two years later. When the town celebrated its first birthday in December 1900, the town boasted two churches (Presbyterian and Catholic), three saloons, and nearly two dozen other businesses. The date and reason for Willmont Township's name change from Willmont (double-L) to Wilmont (single-L) remains obscure.

Minnesota State Highway 266 was constructed in 1949, connecting Worthington, Reading, and Wilmont. Responsibility for this highway was transferred to Nobles County in 2003. It has been renamed Nobles County Road 25. The Burlington Railway later was taken over by the Rock Island Railroad. This line was closed, and the tracks torn up, in the 1970s.

Wilmont once boasted both public and Catholic schools. However, the town's last school closed in the 1970s. Children are currently bused to schools in Worthington, Adrian, or Fulda. Minnesota's open-enrollment law allows Wilmont residents this choice.

Despite having no school, railroad, or state highway connection, Wilmont remains a thriving community of 332 residents. As in 1900, life in Wilmont revolves around the town's churches and saloons.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 339 people, 143 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was 297.4 PD/sqmi. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 133.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 2.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 143 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. Of all households 28.0% were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 332 people, 142 households, and 93 families residing in the city. The population density was 291.4 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 136.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.40% White, 0.30% Native American, and 0.30% from two or more races.

There were 142 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. Of all households 28.9% were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,464, and the median income for a family was $37,344. Males had a median income of $28,194 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,160. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Wilmont is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Jim Hagedorn, a Republican. At the state level, Wilmont is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

Local politics
The mayor of Wilmont is Daryl Behrends. Council members are Ryan Huisman, Deb Vaske, Kevin Spartz, and Dennis Hebig. The city of Wilmont is located within Wilmont Township and is represented by Nobles County Commissioner Gene Metz.

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Wilmont Township, Nobles County, Minnesota

Wilmont Township is a township in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 228 at the 2000 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (92.0 km²), all land. The main geographic feature of Wilmont Township is the Buffalo Ridge, a drainage divide separating the Mississippi River and Missouri River systems.

Main highways include:
 * [[Image:MN-91.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 91
 * [[Image:MN-266.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 266 (Nobles County 25)
 * [[Image:County 13.png|20px]] Nobles County Road 13
 * [[Image:County 16.png|20px]] Nobles County Road 16

History
Organization of Willmont Township (note the double-L) was approved by the Nobles County Board on November 12, 1878. There was a general disagreement over the township name, one faction wishing to call it Willumet, and the other favoring Lamont. On November 22, 1878, a compromise was reached, and the township was formally named Willmont. When the town of Wilmont was established in 1899, one L was dropped to distinguish it from Willmont Township. Somewhere along the line, the township name was also changed to Wilmont (single-L). The reason for this change remains obscure.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 228 people, 80 households, and 67 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.4 people per square mile (2.5/km$2$). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 2.4/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.37% White, 2.19% Asian, and 0.44% from two or more races.

There were 80 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. Of all households 15.0% were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,528, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,613. About 9.0% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.8% of those 65 or over.

Politics
Wilmont Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Wilmont Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.

Local politics
Wilmont Township is represented by Nobles County Commissioner Gene Metz.

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Worthington Township, Nobles County, Minnesota

Worthington Township is a township in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 316 at the 2000 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 28.6 square miles (74.1 km$2$), all land. The main geographic feature in Worthington Township is Lake Okabena. Okabena means "home of the heron" is the Sioux language.

Main highways include:
 * [[Image:I-90.svg|20px]] Interstate 90
 * [[Image:US 59.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 59
 * [[Image:MN-60.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 60
 * [[Image:MN-266.svg|20px]] Minnesota State Highway 266 (Nobles County Road 25)
 * [[Image:County 5 (MN).svg|20px]] Nobles County Road 5
 * [[Image:County 7 (MN).svg|20px]] Nobles County Road 7
 * [[Image:County 10 (MN).svg|20px]] Nobles County Road 10
 * [[Image:County 12 (MN).svg|20px]] Nobles County Road 12
 * [[Image:County 35 (MN).svg|20px]] Nobles County Road 35

History
Organization of Worthington Township was approved by the Nobles County Board on April 30, 1872. The first township meeting was held on May 20, 1872. Petitioners requested the name Worthington from the town that was emerging within the township border. The town of Worthington was named in honor of the mother-in-law of Dr. Aaron P. Miller, one of the town's founding fathers.

Demographics
The following figures refer to those individuals residing within Worthington Township, but outside of the borders of the city of Worthington. As of the census of 2000, there were 316 people, 127 households, and 100 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.0 people per square mile (4.3/km$2$). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 4.6/sq mi (1.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.05% White, 0.32% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 127 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.6% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 34.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,000, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $35,536 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,390. About 5.6% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of 18 or 65 and older.

Politics
Worthington Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Worthington Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22B, represented by Republican Rod Hamilton.

Local politics
At the county level, representation of Worthington Township is divided between Nobles County Commissioners [http://www.co.nobles.mn.us/Departments/AdministrationOffice/Commissioners.aspx Marvin Zylstra, Matt Widboom, Robert Demuth. Jr., and Verne Lestico].


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Ada, Minnesota

Ada is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,740 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat.

Minnesota State Highways 9 and 200 are two of the main routes in the city.

History
Ada was laid out in 1874 and incorporated on February 9, 1881. It was named in honor of a daughter of William H. Fisher (the namesake of Fisher, Minnesota), of St. Paul, then attorney and superintendent of the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, under whose superintendency this line of the Red River Valley was constructed. A post office has been in operation at Ada since 1876. As Norman County grew in the 1880s, they were outgrowing their current space being used as a county courthouse in Ada, and erecting a new building was on the horizon. At the time, Norman County was bigger than today, with Twin Valley roughly at the geographic center. Starting in 1900, Twin Valley worked to rally support behind the goal of building the new courthouse there, turning it into the county seat as well. Two petitions and one vote later, Ada won the challenge. In 1906, it became a moot point when Mahnomen County was formed, shrinking Norman County and making Ada the geographic center.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.39 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,707 people, 742 households, and 436 families living in the city. The population density was 1228.1 PD/sqmi. There were 837 housing units at an average density of 602.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.2% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6% of the population.

There were 742 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.6% 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 2.22 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 43.9 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,657 people, 749 households, and 432 families living in the city. The population density was 1,234.4 PD/sqmi. There were 835 housing units at an average density of 622.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.44% White, 0.06% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 1.03% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population.

There were 749 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 male.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $43,162. Males had a median income of $30,924 versus $23,088 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,921. About 7.0% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 21.5% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Ada is home to the annual Norman County Fair. Held the last full weekend in June, the fair is a gathering place for the whole county. The Thomas Carnival along with many food stands come together for this annual event. 4-H, FFA bring their exhibits to display. There is entertainment daily in the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage.

The Fun in the Flatlands celebration is held each fall, generally during the second weekend in September. The festival includes a parade, Pioneer Days at Prairie Village (a collection of historical buildings preserved as museums and located immediately west of the Norman County Fairgrounds), old time demonstrations, kids' games, food stands, a craft show, a produce market, a car show, entertainment, and more.

Ada hosts an Old-Fashioned Family Christmas each December, with highlights including a parade, opportunities for children to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, free family movies at Ada's historic Orpheum Theatre, and an old-time snowmobile show.

Ada has three buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places: Norman County Courthouse, Congregational Church of Ada, and Ada Village Hall.

Education
Ada and neighboring community Borup (located approximately 8 miles south of Ada on Minnesota State Highway 9) are served by the Ada-Borup Schools. Both the elementary and high schools are located in Ada, following the closing of the Borup site in 2010. The elementary building serves preK-6 students and was built in 1978; the adjacent high school houses students in grades 7-12 and was constructed in 1998 following the devastating 1997 Red River flood, which destroyed the former 1953 building on Ada's east side. The district covers over 345 square miles and serves approximately 530 students.

The Ada-Borup Schools have a graduation rate near 98%, as well as a diverse offering of courses, including "College in the High School" classes. Further, Ada-Borup Secondary was awarded a bronze medal by U.S. News & World Report for three consecutive years, recognizing it among the nation's top high schools.

Media
The Norman County Index is a weekly newspaper founded in 1883 and headquartered in Ada. It is published on Tuesdays and had a weekly circulation of 1,447 in 2019.

R&J Broadcasting operates the KRJB 106.5 FM radio station in Ada.

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Anthony Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Anthony Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the population was 85.

History
Anthony Township was organized in 1879 and named for Anthony Scheie, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 85 people, 30 households, and 24 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.4 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 1.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.65% White, 2.35% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.

There were 30 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.7% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,292, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $28,929 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,788. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

East Marsh Lutheran Church and Augustana Lutheran Church provided the backbone for congregations that were almost all Norwegian.


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Bear Park Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Bear Park Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census.

Bear Park Township was organized in 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 36.2 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 209 people, 83 households, and 58 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.8 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.09% White, 0.48% Native American, and 1.44% from two or more races.

There were 83 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $16,000 versus $28,438 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,431. About 14.5% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 36.8% of those 65 or over.


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Borup, Minnesota

Borup is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 96 at the 2020 census.

History
The city was named for Charles William Wulff Borup, a Minnesota banker. A post office called Borup has been in operation since 1896.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.254 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 9 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 110 people, 37 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 440.0 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 204.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 1.8% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 37 households, of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.63.

The median age in the city was 28.8 years. 37.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 91 people, 38 households, and 22 families living in the city. The population density was 372.7 PD/sqmi. There were 50 housing units at an average density of 204.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.81% White, 2.20% Native American, 2.20% Asian, and 8.79% from two or more races.

There were 38 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,042, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,081. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

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Flom Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Flom Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 28 at the 2000 census.

Flom Township was organised in 1881, and named for Erik Flom, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.36%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 226 people, 88 households, and 63 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.3 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 2.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.81% White and 6.19% Native American.

There were 88 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 76 and over, there are 114.56 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $42,000. Males had a median income of $25,313 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,687. About 11.4% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.5% of those 65 or over.

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Fossum Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Fossum Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 187 at the 2000 census.

Fossum Township was organized in 1881, and named after Fossum, in Norway.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 187 people, 75 households, and 62 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.2 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.98% White, 0.53% African American, 4.81% Native American, 2.14% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.74% of the population.

There were 75 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 28.3% 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 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $44,063. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $15,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,214. About 3.6% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Gary, Minnesota

Gary is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 227 at the 2020 census.

History
Gary was laid out in 1883, and named for Garrett L. Thorpe, a pioneer merchant. A post office has been in operation at Gary since 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 sqmi, all land.

The Agassiz Recreational Trail, a 53-mile multi-use trail built on an abandoned railroad grade, passes through the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 214 people, 83 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was 648.5 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 290.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 2.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 83 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 215 people, 83 households, and 54 families residing in the city. The population density was 669.0 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 289.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 83 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $47,250. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $15,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,683. About 6.8% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 26.5% of those 65 or over.

title: Gary, Minnesota


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Good Hope Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Good Hope Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 44 at the 2000 census.

Good Hope Township was organized in 1892.

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 44 people, 18 households, and 10 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.2 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 0.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 18 households, out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, and 38.9% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 158.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $41,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,100. There were no families and 5.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Green Meadow Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Green Meadow Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 114 at the 2000 census.

Green Meadow Township was organized in 1880, and named for the prairie landscapes within its borders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 114 people, 42 households, and 33 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.1 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 1.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.12% White, and 0.88% from two or more races.

There were 42 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, and 21.4% were non-families. 21.4% 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 2.71 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,135. There were no families and 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.5% of those over 64.


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Halstad, Minnesota

Halstad is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 564 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is known for its production of sugar beets, and has a statue of a sugar beet, known as the world's largest sugar beet, to commemorate this status.

History
The town of Halstad came into being on Sept. 23rd, 1883, when the railroad was extended to it. It was platted for C.G. Comstock and wife and A.A. White and wife on that date. It appeared to the majority most fitting to use the same name for the town as had been adopted for its post office - hence the name Halstad was adopted. This was moved into town in 1884 from Ole Halstad's rural home. Less than a year after Halstad became a town, the construction of a school within the village was begun.

The city's unofficial motto is "You Can't Beet Halstad," based on its prominent crop, the sugar beet. In 2020, the town founded Sugar Beet Park, featuring a sculpture of the "World's Largest Sugar Beet" created by artist Josh Porter and formed around the base of a concrete mixer truck drum.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

The Highway 200 bridge that crosses the Red River was replaced in the late 1990s, after constant flooding found it under water and impassable. Directly across the Red River on the north side of Highway 200, a small pond called Grandin Lake has provided the only close example of a freshwater ecosystem that is not a river. The table top topography of this region is impressive. There are regions of the Red River that have a one-inch change in elevation per mile.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 597 people, 251 households, and 139 families living in the city. The population density was 1925.8 PD/sqmi. There were 306 housing units at an average density of 987.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 0.2% African American, 2.8% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.

There were 251 households, of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 46.6 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 622 people, 249 households, and 154 families living in the city. The population density was 2,131.3 PD/sqmi. There were 295 housing units at an average density of 1,010.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.37% White, 0.16% African American, 1.45% Native American, 2.41% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.13% of the population.

There were 249 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $38,594 versus $21,354 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,918. About 8.9% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highway 200 are two of the main routes in the community.

Notable people

 * Tony Brottem, professional baseball player
 * Donna Jean Christianson, Minnesota legislator and farmer, lived in Halstad.
 * Marvin E. Christianson Sr., Minnesota legislator and farmer, was born in Halstad.
 * Skitch Henderson, pianist, conductor, and composer

title: Halstad, Minnesota


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Halstad Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Halstad Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota. The population was 142 as of the 2000 census.

Halstad Township was organized in 1879, and named for Ole Halstad, a Norwegian settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 622 people, 55 households, and 39 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.7 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 1.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.48% White, 0.70% Asian, 2.82% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.

There were 55 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 27.3% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 110.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $25,750 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,871. There were 5.3% of families and 3.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.0% of those over 64.


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Hegne Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Hegne Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 48 at the 2000 census.

Hegne Township was organized in 1881, and named for Andrew E. Hegne, a Norwegian settler.

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 48 people, 23 households, and 16 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.4 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 0.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 23 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.56.

In the township the population was spread out, with 14.6% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 14.6% from 25 to 44, 41.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $16,875 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,776. There were 11.8% of families and 8.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 16.7% of those over 64.


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Hendrum, Minnesota

Hendrum is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States, in the Red River Valley between the Red River of the North and the Wild Rice River. The population was 289 as of the 2020 census.

History
Hendrum was laid out in 1881. The original location of Hendrum was in the neighborhood of the Great Northern Railroad bridge, two miles north of the present site of Hendrum. Complications with the railroad company set in, and the village was moved to its present location. The name was taken from the name of the town in Norway from which came Johannes Hagen, namely Hindrumgaard. Incorporation of the village came about in 1891.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 307 people, 124 households, and 82 families residing in the city. The population density was 930.3 PD/sqmi. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 433.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.7% Native American, and 4.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.1% of the population.

There were 124 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 31.5% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 315 people, 120 households, and 84 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,112.3 PD/sqmi. There were 139 housing units at an average density of 490.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.24% White, 1.59% Native American and 2.86% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.44% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% 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 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.24.

The city's age distribution was 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city of Hendrum was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $32,000 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,530. About 6.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hendrum, Minnesota


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Hendrum Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Hendrum Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 118 at the 2000 census.

Hendrum Township was organized in 1880, and named after a place in Norway.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.0 sqmi, of which 41.9 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.19%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 118 people, 46 households, and 36 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.8 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 1.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.61% White, 2.54% Native American and 0.85% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 46 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 15.2% 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 2.57 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,071, and the median income for a family was $36,607. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,238. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.


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Home Lake Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Home Lake Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 184 at the 2000 census.

History
Home Lake Township was organized in 1881, and named after its Home Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.42%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 184 people, 66 households, and 55 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.1 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 1.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.48% White, 1.09% Native American, 0.54% Asian, and 4.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 66 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $40,750. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,358. About 16.7% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.


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Lake Ida Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Lake Ida Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 164 at the 2000 census.

Lake Ida Township was organized in 1879, and derives its name from Ida Paulson, the daughter of a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 164 people, 56 households, and 47 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.1 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 1.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.56% White, 1.22% Native American, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.66% of the population.

There were 56 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% 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 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,563, and the median income for a family was $47,188. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,469. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.


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Lee Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Lee Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 159 at the 2000 census.

Lee Township was organized in 1882, and named for Ole Lee, a Norwegian settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 159 people, 58 households, and 45 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.0 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 1.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 58 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,375, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,519. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

title: Lee Township, Norman County, Minnesota


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Lockhart Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Lockhart Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 63 at the 2000 census.

History
Lockhart Township was organized in 1882, and named for Charles Lockhart, the owner of Lockhart Farm. He was connected with the Standard Oil Company and died in 1908. In 1901, the Lockhart Farm was sold and split up into smaller farms and many farmers from Illinois came here to settle. About this time, the village of Lockhart began to take shape. The depot had been located at Rolette, a small station 1.5 miles north of the present site of Lockhart. Rolette was named for Joseph Rolette who served in the Minnesota Territorial Legislature from 1851-1858. It was an exciting event when the elevator at Rolette was moved to Lockhart. It took two months. They used a cable and winch, used a horse to wind up the cable, moved the building a short distance, then staked it out again and so on. August Maas, a German immigrant opened a general store in Rolette in 1886 where he was also the postmaster. In the fall of 1901 he moved the store South to Lockhart.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.9 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 63 people, 27 households, and 18 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.7 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 1.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 27 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% 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 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 150.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,424. There were 22.2% of families and 25.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 33.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Mary Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Mary Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 102 at the 2000 census.

Mary Township was organized circa 1880, and named for Mary Thomas, the wife of a pioneer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.8 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 102 people, 39 households, and 29 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.9 PD/sqmi. There were 42 housing units at an average density of 1.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.12% White, 5.88% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.88% of the population.

There were 39 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% were married couples living together, and 23.1% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,214, and the median income for a family was $44,000. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $21,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,836. There were 5.3% of families and 9.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 14.3% of under eighteens and 9.5% of those over 64.

title: Mary Township, Norman County, Minnesota


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McDonaldsville Township, Norman County, Minnesota

McDonaldsville Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 186 at the 2000 census.

McDonaldsville Township was organized in 1874, and named for Finnen McDonald, a Scottish settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.2 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 186 people, 68 households, and 60 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.3 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.46% White, and 0.54% from two or more races.

There were 68 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.8% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.3% were non-families. 10.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% 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 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,333, and the median income for a family was $48,333. Males had a median income of $27,292 versus $30,536 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,739. About 6.3% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 6.3% of those 65 or over.


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Perley, Minnesota

Perley is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 113 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Perley has been in operation since 1885. The city was named for George Edmund Perley, a local attorney.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.247 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $21,528 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,998. There were 10.5% of families and 12.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 92 people, 48 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 383.3 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 220.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 1.1% Native American, 3.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.6% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 39.6% 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 1.92 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the city was 48 years. 15.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 39.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

title: Perley, Minnesota


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Pleasant View Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Pleasant View Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 140 at the 2000 census.

History
Pleasant View Township was organized in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.9 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 140 people, 49 households, 69 mountain lions, and 39 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.9 people per square mile (1.5/km$2$). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 1.5/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.00% White, 4.29% Asian, 0.71% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 49 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 69 females there were 86.8 males. For every 69 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $37,000. Males had a median income of $16,667 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,630. There were 4.8% of families and 2.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 8.3% of those over 64.


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Rockwell Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Rockwell Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 78 at the 2000 census.

Rockwell Township was organized in 1882, and named after Rockwell, Iowa, the former home of a share of the early settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.3 square miles (83.7 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 78 people, 30 households, and 24 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.4 people per square mile (0.9/km$2$). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 1.0/sq mi (0.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 93.59% White, and 6.41% from two or more races.

There were 30 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 2.6% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,500, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $27,292 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,917. There were no families and 4.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Shelly, Minnesota

Shelly is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 179 at the 2020 census.

History
Shelly was platted in 1896, and named for John Shely, an early settler. The spelling of "Shelly" was adopted to distinguish the city from the already existing Shely Township. A post office has been in operation at Shelly since 1896.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 179 people and 56 households in the city. The population density was 852.4 inhabitants per square mile. There were a total of 105 housing units at an average density of 500.0 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was majority white, with six residents reporting being Hispanic or Latino of any race, or 3.3% of the total population.

The city boast an employment rate of 61.9% with the median household income being $54,375.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 191 people, 90 households, and 46 families living in the city. The population density was 909.5 PD/sqmi. There were 117 housing units at an average density of 557.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 3.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.9% of the population.

There were 90 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.9% were non-families. 44.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 45.9 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 266 people, 111 households, and 66 families living in the city. The population density was 1,271.2 PD/sqmi. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 583.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.47% White, 7.14% Native American, 6.02% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.16% of the population.

There were 111 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% 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 3.26.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $34,063. Males had a median income of $29,432 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,338. About 10.8% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.4% of those 65 or over.

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Shelly Township, Norman County, Minnesota

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

Shelly Township was organized in 1879, and named for John Shelly, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.2 square miles (109.2 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 129 people, 50 households, and 38 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.1 people per square mile (1.2/km$2$). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 1.4/sq mi (0.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.22% White and 0.78% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 50 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $21,042 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,230. There were 5.6% of families and 9.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 7.7% of under eighteens and 11.1% of those over 64.


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Spring Creek Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Spring Creek Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 83 at the 2000 census.

Spring Creek Township was organized in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.5 km$2$), of which 36.0 square miles (93.2 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km$2$) (0.33%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 83 people, 29 households, and 20 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.3 people per square mile (0.9/km$2$). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 1.0/sq mi (0.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.59% White, 1.20% Asian, 1.20% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.41% of the population.

There were 29 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.55.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 34.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $12,292, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $9,214. There were 18.2% of families and 37.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 56.3% of under eighteens and 66.7% of those over 64.


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Strand Township, Norman County, Minnesota

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

Strand Township was organized in 1880, and named for the Norwegian-language word meaning "beach".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.1 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 129 people, 49 households, and 39 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.6 people per square mile (1.4/km$2$). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 1.6/sq mi (0.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 84.50% White, 6.20% Native American, 2.33% from other races, and 6.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.43% of the population.

There were 49 households, out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,214. There were 5.7% of families and 14.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 42.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Sundal Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Sundal Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 145 at the 2000 census.

Sundal Township was organized in 1880, and named after Sundal, in Norway.

Geography
The township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.4 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 145 people, 53 households, and 40 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.1 people per square mile (1.6/km$2$). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 1.9/sq mi (0.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.86% White, 0.69% Native American, and 3.45% from two or more races.

There were 53 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% 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 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $49,250. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,578. There were 9.3% of families and 9.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 12.9% of under eighteens and 10.0% of those over 64.


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Waukon Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Waukon Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 114 at the 2010 census.

Waukon Township was organized in 1880, and was named for the Dakota language word meaning "spiritual" or "sacred".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 147 people, 60 households and 43 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.1 per square mile (1.6/km$2$). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 1.9/sq mi (0.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.60% White, 2.04% Native American, and 1.36% from two or more races.

There were 60 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% 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 2.91.

24.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.0 males.

The median household income was $33,125, and the median family income was $37,143. Males had a median income of $19,583 versus $15,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,945. There were 8.7% of families and 9.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.


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Wild Rice Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Wild Rice Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 334 at the 2000 census.

Wild Rice Township was organized in 1881, and named for the Wild Rice River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91.3 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 334 people, 125 households, and 93 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.5 people per square mile (3.7/km$2$). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 3.9/sq mi (1.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.01% White, 2.69% Native American, 0.30% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.

There were 125 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $41,161. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,530. About 2.1% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Winchester Township, Norman County, Minnesota

Winchester Township is a township in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 74 at the 2000 census.

Winchester Township was organized in 1854, and named after Winchester, Iowa.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.1 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 74 people, 28 households, and 21 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.1 people per square mile (0.8/km$2$). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 0.9/sq mi (0.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 91.89% White, 4.05% African American, and 4.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70% of the population.

There were 28 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $18,750, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $13,438 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $9,306. There were 25.0% of families and 27.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.


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Byron, Minnesota

 * There are also two Byron Townships in Minnesota.

Byron is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, approximately 5 mi west of Rochester on U.S. Route 14. It is surrounded by Kalmar Township. The population was 6,312 at the 2020 census.

Local industries are in the form of farm services and printing. A grain elevator is situated next to the rail line that runs through town, which is owned by the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad. Schmidt Printing (a subsidiary of Taylor Corporation) is another major company in town. Byron is also a bedroom community for nearby Rochester, Minnesota.

History
Byron was platted in 1864. A post office called Byron has been in operation since 1868. by George W. Van Dusen which he named after his birthplace of Byron, New York. Byron was incorporated in 1873. Before the town was established, a small community known as Bear Grove was west of present-day Byron.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.91 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,914 people, 1,796 households, and 1,366 families residing in the city. The population density was 1688.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,891 housing units at an average density of 649.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 1,796 households, of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.9% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

Transportation
Byron has in town and local community to community transportation provided by Rolling Hills Transit. The transportation is fare based and rides can be schedule by call their office or visiting their website at rhtbus.com.

A commuter bus service to Rochester is operated by Rochester City Lines and has three trips daily through Byron each day. Two of those three go directly to a park-and-ride lot on the eastern edge of town, while the third zigzags through the city to pick up riders.

The DM&E rail line was originally built by the Winona and St. Peter Railroad, which reached west through town to neighboring Kasson in 1865. The station was west of what is now Byron Avenue, and was rebuilt in 1883. The Chicago and North Western Railway gained control of the Winona and St. Peter a few years after the line reached Byron. The C&NW operated the line until the 1980s, when it was spun off to create the DM&E.

Community and government
Byron has a mayor and a four-member city council. There are also four other government boards including an economic development authority and a park board. Byron City Hall is near the elementary school on 10th Avenue. It is also a fairly new structure. The old city hall is in the center of town at Byron Avenue and 4th Street and was built in 1938. The city's first water tower was built next to that location in 1935, and torn down around 2004. The Byron city flag consists of three stripes of blue, white, and green. It has five stars on the top blue stripe, and a bear in the center of the white stripe. The flag's design was chosen in a citywide contest and the winning design was designed by Jeff and Allison Ihrke.

The weekly Byron Review newspaper covers city events. It is owned by Community News Corporation, which also operates papers in Hayfield and Dodge Center.

Parks
One of the major parks in the county, Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo, is 3.5 miles north of town. The zoo has dozens of animals from 30 different native species, including a number of birds, a mountain lion, wolves, otters, white-tailed deer, and some bison.

Byron has several city parks, a public pool open in the summer, and many recreational fields, such as soccer and baseball fields.

Golf
Byron is home to Somerby Golf Club and Community, a private golf club and community on the north side of the city. Links of Byron was a nine-hole public course that closed in 2015.

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Cascade Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Cascade Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,183 at the 2000 census.

Cascade Township was organized in 1859, and named after Cascade Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 17.5 sqmi, of which 17.4 square miles (45.1 km2, 99.4%) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km2, 0.6%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,183 people, 1,064 households, and 872 families residing in the township. The population density was 182.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,103 housing units at an average density of 63.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.55% White, 0.31% African American, 6.50% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 1,064 households, out of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 14.4% 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 2.99 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $84,619, and the median income for a family was $93,913. Males had a median income of $61,127 versus $34,438 for females. The per capita income for the township was $31,099. About 0.7% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.2% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Dover, Minnesota

Dover is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 735 at the 2010 census.

History
An early name of Dover was Dover Center, so named from its location near the geographical center of Dover Township. Dover was platted in 1869.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all land.

The south branch of the Whitewater River passes through the northern edge of the city.

U.S. Route 14 is the main route serving the community. Interstate 90 is immediately south of the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 735 people, 261 households, and 200 families living in the city. The population density was 735.0 PD/sqmi. There were 282 housing units at an average density of 282.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.4% Asian, 3.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 261 households, of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 29.7 years. 34% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.1% were from 25 to 44; 19% were from 45 to 64; and 4.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 438 people, 171 households, and 117 families living in the city. The population density was 410.4 PD/sqmi. There were 174 housing units at an average density of 163.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 1.60% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.51% of the population.

There were 171 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $47,188. Males had a median income of $29,792 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,804. None of the families and 3.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 4.7% of those over 64.

School District
Dover is part of the Dover-Eyota School District.

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Dover Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Dover Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 440 at the 2000 census.

Dover Township was organized in 1859, and named after Dover, New Hampshire.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 440 people, 149 households, and 119 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.7 PD/sqmi. There were 150 housing units at an average density of 4.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.09% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% Asian, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 149 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.35. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,393, and the median income for a family was $55,313. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,116. About 2.5% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Elmira Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Elmira Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 352 at the 2000 census.

Elmira Township was organized in 1858, and named after Elmira, New York, the native home of a share of the early settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 mi2 (90.6 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 352 people, 119 households, and 98 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.1/mi2 (3.9/km2). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 3.5/mi2 (1.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 119 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 16.0% 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 2.96 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $65,156, and the median income for a family was $69,375. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,243. None of the families and 1.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 3.8% of those over 64.