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Eyota, Minnesota

Eyota is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,977 at the 2010 census.

History
Eyota was platted in 1864. The name Eyota is derived from the Dakota word iyótaŋ, meaning "greatest" or "most". A post office has been in operation at Eyota since 1864. The city was incorporated on February 16, 1875.

Settlers had begun arriving in the area and staking claims in 1854. The earliest, Benjamin Bear, initially came in 1853 to choose a prime site with an ever-flowing spring, then returned the following year with his family. A stream called Bear Creek starts from this spring. (Today Chester Woods Lake is formed around a portion of Bear Creek that was held back behind a dam built to protect nearby Rochester from flooding.)

In the early years Eyota was an important destination for business travelers and mail, and shipping point for locally raised grain and cattle. It was located only a mile from a wye with rail extensions going north to Plainview and south to Chatfield, making Eyota a stopping point for travelers on their way to other places. (Daily trains to Chatfield and Plainview left from the Eyota depot.) The railroad was an important local employer, The railroad later became the Chicago & North Western Railway.

Eyota streets were laid out on the farmland of Milo Matteson by investor Samuel E. Everett, a speculator from New York State. A downtown district, built only on the south side of the street, faced the busy railroad yard. A large hotel, frequented by business travelers, called the Everett House, was located along this street (South Front Street).

Charles P. Russell, another early investor, built a store on the corner of South Front Street and Center Avenue in 1865. Russell continued living in the community (whereas Mr. Everett soon moved on). He built a fine two-story home and bought grain from local farmers with his business partner O.H. Jackson. Years later, in 1910, Charles Russell partnered in the banking and mercantile businesses with his son, Fred Russell.

A whole line of stores flanked on the ends by the C.P Russell building and the Everett House faced the railroad depot and yard to the north. Establishments included hardware, lumber, wagon and harness makers, livery, drug store, general mercantile, hotels and several saloons.

Doctor Augustus Stinchfield was Eyota's first medical doctor, who came to town after Eyota druggist E.D. Dyar invited him to visit. Both Stinchfield and Dyar once lived in Strong, Maine. Dr. Stinchfield built up an extensive practice, having another office in nearby St. Charles and using part of his home as a hospital. Stinchfield married Martha Bear, the daughter of early settler Benjamin Bear. He arrived in 1873 and left in 1892 when the Mayos from Rochester convinced him to become the first non-family member to partner in their practice.

Dr. Rollo C. Dugan, the son of local settler Elijah Dugan, followed Stinchfield's local practice. He built the Eyota Hospital, an eight-bed facility on Second Street in 1900.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.69 sqmi, all land.

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

U.S. Route 14 and Minnesota State Highway 42 are two of the main routes in the community. Interstate 90 is immediately south of the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,977 people, 758 households, and 542 families living in the city. The population density was 1169.8 PD/sqmi. There were 790 housing units at an average density of 467.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 758 households, of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 34.4 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,644 people, 597 households, and 456 families living in the city. The population density was 1,058.4 PD/sqmi. There were 614 housing units at an average density of 395.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 0.18% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 597 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.4% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $53,036. Males had a median income of $36,548 versus $28,259 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,471. About 2.8% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The city government consists of a mayor and four council members. Mayoral terms are two years.

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

Notable people

 * Donald T. Franke, Minnesota state legislator, was born in Eyota.
 * Ralph L. Mayhood, Minnesota state legislator, was born in Eyota.

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Eyota Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Eyota Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 448 at the 2000 census.

History
Eyota Township was organized in 1858. Eyota is derived from the Sioux Indian word iyotak, meaning "greatest" or "most".

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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 448 people, 165 households, and 132 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.1 PD/sqmi. There were 171 housing units at an average density of 5.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.65% White, 0.45% Asian, 1.56% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.

There were 165 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $52,188. Males had a median income of $30,278 versus $28,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,016. None of the families and 0.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Farmington Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Farmington Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 516 at the 2000 census.

Farmington Township was organized in 1858, and named for their fertile farmland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 516 people, 189 households, and 143 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.4 PD/sqmi. There were 197 housing units at an average density of 5.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.48% White, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 189 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.2% 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 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 26.7% 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 109.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,750, and the median income for a family was $56,607. Males had a median income of $33,958 versus $31,389 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,618. About 4.0% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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High Forest Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

High Forest Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,085 at the 2000 census.

High Forest Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 41.4 sqmi, of which 41.4 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.19%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,085 people, 377 households, and 317 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.2 PD/sqmi. There were 384 housing units at an average density of 9.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.35% White, 0.18% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 377 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 12.7% 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 2.88 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,818, and the median income for a family was $58,750. Males had a median income of $38,929 versus $27,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,524. About 2.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents
Prolific film and television character actor William Fawcett (1894-1974) grew up in High Forest Township and is interred with his wife, Helene, in Roselawn Cemetery in Roseville, Minnesota.


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Kalmar Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Kalmar Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,196 at the 2000 census. It surrounds the city of Byron.

Kalmar Township was organized in 1858, and named after Kalmar, in Sweden.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,196 people, 418 households, and 349 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.1 PD/sqmi. There were 431 housing units at an average density of 12.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.49% White, 0.84% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 418 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $64,792, and the median income for a family was $67,125. Males had a median income of $41,477 versus $28,984 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,860. About 3.9% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Marion Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Marion Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,159 at the 2000 census.

History
Marion Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.6 square miles (87.0 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,159 people, 2,205 households, and 1,744 families residing in the township. The population density was 183.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,244 housing units at an average density of 66.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.45% White, 1.40% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 2,205 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.3% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. he median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,470, and the median income for a family was $66,917. Males had a median income of $38,176 versus $29,867 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,441. About 0.5% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.


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New Haven Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

New Haven Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,205 at the 2000 census.

New Haven Township was organized in 1858, and named after New Haven, Connecticut.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km2), of which 35.8 square miles (92.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2)  (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,205 people, 427 households, and 357 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.7 PD/sqmi. There were 433 housing units at an average density of 12.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.26% White, 0.75% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 427 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.2% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $58,583, and the median income for a family was $62,386. Males had a median income of $37,159 versus $30,200 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,518. About 1.1% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Orion Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Orion Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 614 at the 2000 census.

Orion Township was organized in 1858, and named after Orion, Wisconsin.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.4 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 614 people, 226 households, and 176 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.2 people per square mile (6.6/km$2$). There were 232 housing units at an average density of 6.5/sq mi (2.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.58% White, 1.79% African American, 0.65% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 226 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,321, and the median income for a family was $56,932. Males had a median income of $39,028 versus $25,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,533. About 2.3% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Oronoco, Minnesota

Oronoco is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, along the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River. The population was 1,802 at the 2020 census.

History
The city was named by early settler Dr. Hector Galloway after the Orinoco, a large river in South America. A village was founded in 1854 and platted in 1855. The village incorporated as a city on March 6, 1968. Oronoco Township, which is adjacent on three sides, was organized in 1858. It is a bedroom community for nearby Rochester.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.81 sqmi, of which 2.49 sqmi is land and 0.32 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,300 people, 451 households, and 357 families living in the city. The population density was 522.1 PD/sqmi. There were 477 housing units at an average density of 191.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 451 households, of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.8% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 883 people, 335 households, and 253 families living in the city. The population density was 482.8 PD/sqmi. There were 343 housing units at an average density of 187.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.40% White, 0.11% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.

There were 335 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $67,656, and the median income for a family was $72,396. Males had a median income of $47,153 versus $35,694 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,965. About 0.8% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
U.S. Highway 52 serves as a main route in the community.

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Oronoco Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Oronoco Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,239 at the 2000 census. The township was organized in 1858 and named for the adjacent city of Oronoco, which had formed in 1854. The city was named by early settler Dr. Hector Galloway for the similarly spelled Orinoco, a large river in South America.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.4 square miles (86.6 km$2$), of which 32.6 square miles (84.5 km$2$) is land and 0.8 square mile (2.1 km$2$)  (2.48%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,239 people, 816 households, and 616 families residing in the township. The population density was 68.7 PD/sqmi. There were 872 housing units at an average density of 26.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.64% White, 1.83% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.70% Asian, 0.67% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 816 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,950, and the median income for a family was $54,508. Males had a median income of $40,060 versus $28,571 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,482. About 4.3% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Pleasant Grove Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 787 at the 2000 census.

Pleasant Grove Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.6 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 787 people, 305 households, and 240 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.0 people per square mile (8.5/km$2$). There were 316 housing units at an average density of 8.8/sq mi (3.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.36% White, 0.25% African American, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 305 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% 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 2.89.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,054, and the median income for a family was $60,625. Males had a median income of $39,643 versus $30,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,822. About 1.6% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Quincy Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Quincy Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 356 at the 2000 census.

History
Quincy Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, 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 356 people, 124 households, and 97 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.0 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 3.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.75% White, 0.28% Asian, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $60,750. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,492. About 4.5% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester is a city in and the county seat of Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. Located on rolling bluffs on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota, the city is the home and birthplace of Mayo Clinic.

At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 121,395, making it Minnesota's third-largest city. The Rochester metropolitan area, which also includes the nearby rural agricultural areas, had a population of 226,329 in 2020.

History
Several indigenous peoples such as Dakota, Ojibway, and Winnebago inhabited the Rochester area. The area developed as a stagecoach stop between Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Dubuque, Iowa near the Zumbro River. The community was founded by George Head and his wife Henrietta who built a log cabin named Head's Tavern in 1854 and named the city after his hometown of Rochester, New York. When the Winona and St Peter Railroad initiated service in October 1864, it brought new residents and business opportunities and spurred growth. In 1863, William W. Mayo arrived as the examining surgeon for Union draftees in the Civil War.

St. Marys Hospital
On August 21, 1883, the Great Tornado demolished much of Rochester, leaving 37 dead and approximately 200 injured. As there was no medical facility in the immediate area at the time, Mayo and his two sons worked together to care for the wounded. Donations of US$60,000 (US$1,932,562 in 2022) were collected and the Sisters of St. Francis, assisted by Mayo, opened a new facility named St. Marys Hospital in 1889.

Geography

Rochester lies alongside the South Fork of the Zumbro River which is 57.6 mi long and is ringed by gentle hills and largely surrounded by farmland within a deciduous forest biome. The Zumbro Watershed flows through 1,422 mi2 of agricultural and urban lands. Located in southeast Minnesota, the City of Rochester lies at the western edge of the Driftless Area, a region that was never glaciated and contains deeply-carved river valleys. The rugged terrain is due both to the lack of glacial deposits, or drift, and to the incision of the upper Mississippi River and its tributaries into bedrock. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 54.75 sqmi, of which 54.59 sqmi of it is land and 0.16 sqmi is water. The city is located 85 mi southeast of Minneapolis–Saint Paul.

Rochester is in Olmsted County, one of only four counties in Minnesota without a natural lake. Artificial lakes exist in the area, including Silver Lake, a dammed portion of the South Fork Zumbro River just below the convergence with Silver Creek near the city center. Silver Lake was once used as a cooling pond when the coal-burning power plant was operated by Rochester Public Utilities at the lake. When operational, the RPU coal plant's heated water output prevented the lake from generally freezing over during the winter months, attracting large numbers of migrating giant Canada geese. Large murders of crows are known to flock to Rochester during winter, including the Rochester cemetery downtown.

Rochester has an extensive parks system, the largest of which are Silver Lake and Soldiers Field in the central part of the city. A major flood in 1978 led the city to embark on an expensive and successful flood-control project that involved altering many nearby rivers and streams. The Zumbro River flowing through the center of the city is presently being readdressed for increased development and use as part of city planning in conjunction with funding from the Destination Medical Center project.

Climate
With a slightly higher altitude and without the UHI as the Twin Cities, the climate is warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb) even being further south, with warm summers and cold winters. The city features four distinct seasons. Rochester sees on average 33.02 in of rainfall and 51.9 in of snowfall per year. Significant snow accumulation is common during the winter months. Spring and fall are transitional seasons, with a general warming trend during the spring and a general cooling trend during the fall. However, it is not uncommon to see some snowfall during the early month of spring and the later month of fall. Rochester is the second windiest city in the United States, with wind speeds averaging 12.6 mph. January to April are the windiest months on average, according to The Weather Channel. Rochester has been hit by two F4 tornadoes since 1950 (the first on May 10, 1953, and the other on September 16, 1962). The city has also been hit by two tornadoes in the past decade. On June 17, 2010, a tornado hit the city's northwest side, damaging or destroying several homes and businesses around the Lincolnshire neighborhood. Another tornado struck the city on June 4, 2019, causing damage to parts of Southwest Rochester.

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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 121,395. The population density was 2,187.5 PD/sqmi. There were 53,210 housing units at an average density of 958.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 73.2% White, 8.9% Black or African American, 7.9% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.9% from other races, and 6.6% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 6.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In terms of ancestry, the 2005–2007 American Community Survey found German Americans to be the largest single ethnic group in Rochester, making up 35.5% of the city's population. Norwegian Americans made up 15.9%, while Irish Americans contributed to 11.6% of the city's populace. English Americans made up 8.2% of the population and Swedish Americans were 5.0% of the city's population. In the mid-1980's Rochester had fewer than 40 Hmong persons. The 1990 United States Census counted 200 Hmong persons in Rochester. This increased to 300 by 1998. Cathleen Jo Faruque, author of "Migration of Hmong to Rochester, Minnesota: Life in the Midwest," wrote in 2003 that there was "every indication that this trend will continue".

There were 43,025 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 30.1% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

As of the 2011–2015 American Community Survey, the median household income was $68,023.

Economy
Mayo Clinic forms the core of Rochester's economy. As of 2016, it employs 34,180 people and draws more than 2 million visitors annually. The clinic's many facilities, along with hotels, restaurants and retail stores, comprise nearly all of the city's downtown. Excluding the state government, Mayo Clinic is the largest employer in Minnesota. Other care providers, including the Rochester Federal Medical Center, are significant employers.

The Rochester Technology Campus is a sprawling 2.56 million sq. ft. leasable facility with uses ranging from office space, manufacturing, warehousing, data centers, and laboratories. It has been home to several technology companies. This is where IBM designed and produced its midrange computer series. It was also the home of the first Blue Gene prototype and contributed the servers for Roadrunner.

The economy of Rochester is also influenced by the agricultural nature of the region. There are multiple dairy producers that are active in the area. In addition, Kerry Flavours and Ingredients, a subsidiary of the global Irish company called Kerry Group, maintains a production plant in Rochester that specializes in fermented ingredients, found in breads, meats and other processed foods.

Destination Medical Center

In 2013, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill known as Destination Medical Center (DMC). It intends to increase Minnesota's tax base, and promote business and economic growth throughout the state. Because of this legislation, The Mayo Clinic will invest in $3.5 billion to upgrade patient rooms, add additional workspace, and build research and administrative buildings.

The main developments of this plan will be in the DMC sub-districts. The Downtown Waterfront district will cover The Government Center, The Civic Center, and most areas near the Zumbro River. The Central Station district includes Central Park and most of Civic Center Drive, aimed to become a transportation hub of the city. St. Marys Place will cover St. Marys hospital and St. Marys Park, as well as most of 2nd Street. The Heart of the City will feature the Mayo Clinic campus and major residential, commercial, and retail companies. The Discovery Square area will include scientific and technology research facilities. Lastly, The UMR and Recreation district will feature Soldiers Field and the University of Minnesota Rochester campus.

Arts and culture
A number of Rochester buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the historic Chateau Theatre, which the city purchased in 2015 for preservation, and Avalon Music, formerly a hotel important in the local civil rights movement. In 2019, after renovations and a public RFP, the Chateau Theatre has re-opened as an exhibition venue.

Founded in 1946, the Rochester Art Center is located downtown, just south of the Mayo Civic Center. In 2017, the Rochester Art Center's financial troubles brought a renewed focus on the need for both formal and informal arts spaces in the city.

In the summer from June to the end of August, every Thursday the city puts on Thursdays Downtown where local restaurants and artists can set up booths all along First Avenue downtown Rochester. There are two stages where bands perform and provide entertainment. There are also a number of street musicians sitting on walls or standing on the sidewalks.

The oldest cultural arts institution in the community, Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale was founded in 1919 as a professional performing arts organization called the Rochester Orchestra. Its earliest ensemble, the Lawler-Dodge Orchestra, was founded in 1912 as a volunteer orchestra, driven by Daisy Plummer, wife of Mayo Clinic physician, Dr. Henry Plummer, and directed by Harold Cooke. In the early years, the Orchestra appeared in the former Chateau Theatre where they performed background music for silent movies.

The Gray Duck Theater, an independent movie theater, opened in 2019.

Rochester also houses the Rochester Public Library near the Civic Center. It is one of the largest libraries in the area and has been awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2018.

Parks and recreation

Rochester's city park system has more than 100 sites covering 5 sqmi, including parks located along Bear Creek and South Fork Zumbro rivers. The city also maintains 85 mi of paved trails.

The city also maintains four public golf courses: Northern Hills, Eastwood Golf Club, Hadley Creek, and Soldiers Field Golf Course located downtown. In addition, a number of private courses are located in the Rochester area, including Willow Creek Golf Club, Oak Summit Golf Club, and the Rochester Golf and Country Club along with a number of courses in smaller surrounding communities. The city of Rochester has also started the bike share program for its community members where the registered members and visitors can rent a bike for free through one of its bike share locations at Rochester Public Library, Peace Plaza or Rochester City Hall.

Quarry Hill
The foundation of Rochester State Hospital began in 1875 as the Minnesota Inebriate Asylum funded by a tax on liquor dealers. Land was purchased in 1876 and construction began in 1877, including the building of a hospital and the park nearby which was used by the patients and their families. In 1965, the park was transferred from the hospital to the state for the use of general public and since then there have been various developments in the park including the laying of paved trails. The 329 acre park contains over 8 mi of paved and hiking trails, a pond, and a historical sandstone cave carved in 1882. This soft St. Peter sand stone cave was dug in the late 1800's to store food for the patients of the state hospital. The cave was later abandoned with the invention of modern refrigerators, and is now a historic site.

Quarry Hill Nature Center is the center stone of the Quarry Hill Park in Rochester. The Nature Center opened in 1973, and was expanded in 1990. In 2017, the facility added additional nordic skiing. These facilities include modern educational facilities, and a 19th-century prairie style home where skis and snow shoes could be rented.

Government and politics

Rochester is governed by a mayor-council government with a seven-member city council. The current mayor is Kim Norton. As of January 2021, the city council comprises: Brooke Carlson, City Council President; Patrick Keane, 1st Ward; Mark Bransford, 2nd Ward; Nick Campion, 3rd Ward; Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick, 4th Ward; Shaun Palmer, 5th Ward; and Molly Dennis, 6th Ward.

All municipal elected offices in Rochester are non-partisan, as stated in the city's charter.

Rochester is the seat of Olmsted County, run by a seven-member elected county board, each representing district residents. The County Board of Commissioners oversee county operations and address citizen concerns. When a commissioner is elected, they are elected to serve a 4-year term. When that term ends, the commissioner can run for re-election if they so desire. The County Attorney and the County Sheriff are also elected to 4-year terms and can run for re-election when the term expires if they choose. Each of these elected officials acts as the director for his/her office, and are accountable to the residents of Olmsted County.

Rochester falls under the Olmsted County District Court within the Third Judicial District of the State of Minnesota.

The city includes parts of Minnesota state legislative districts 25 and 26. In the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 25A is represented by Duane Quam (R), District 25B is represented by Andy Smith (DFL), District 26A is represented by Tina Liebling (DFL), and District 26B is represented by Nels Pierson (R). In the Minnesota Senate, Rochester is represented by Liz Boldon (DFL) and Carla Nelson, (R). Rochester is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Brad Finstad, a member of the Republican Party.

Rochester continues to trend Democratic in local and federal elections which has resulted in Olmsted County also seeing a shifting electorate. In the 2020 presidential election President Joe Biden obtained nearly 60% of the vote in the city, the highest vote total for a Democratic candidate in history.

Education

Rochester Public Schools enroll 16,300 students in 23 public primary and secondary schools. The city is divided into three public high school attendance zones: John Marshall, Mayo and Century. Private schools in the city include Lourdes, Schaeffer Academy, and Rochester Central Lutheran School amongst various smaller private religious schools. Studio Academy, a fine arts-focused charter school operated for 10 years in Rochester and closed its doors in 2011 upon losing its charter. The Rochester STEM Academy opened in 2011, occupying the former Studio Academy building.

Higher education in Rochester had been concentrated around the former University Center Rochester in the city's southeast outskirts, where Rochester Community and Technical College shares a campus with a branch of Winona State University. The University of Minnesota offered degrees through UCR until 2007, when the University of Minnesota Rochester was established downtown. Branches of Augsburg University and College of St. Scholastica are also in Rochester, as are branches of Winona State University and St. Mary's University. The Mayo Clinic offers graduate medical education and research programs through the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.

According to the United States Census Bureau 2011–2015, the number of high school graduates or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+ was 94.1%. The number of bachelor's degree or higher percent of persons age 25+ was 41.3%.

Media
The city newspaper is the Post-Bulletin, an afternoon paper which publishes Monday through Saturday. The Post-Bulletin company also publishes Rochester Magazine, a monthly features periodical.

There are four television stations based in Rochester: KTTC channel 10.1 (NBC), KTTC-(CW) channel 10.2, and KXLT-TV channel 47 (Fox) are a virtual duopoly. The stations share studios as part of a special agreement between Gray Television and SagamoreHill Broadcasting. ABC affiliate KAAL (channel 6) and CBS affiliate KIMT (channel 3) are also based in Rochester. Channel 15 KSMQ (PBS) in Austin and channel 24 KYIN (PBS) in Mason City are among the stations that serve the market. KAAL is licensed to Austin and KIMT is licensed to Mason City, but have a studios in Rochester. KIMT opened a studio in Rochester in late 2017, which now serves as the main setting for their newscasts.

The Rochester area is provided cable service by Charter Communications, which holds a monopoly in the area. Indiana-based Metronet is currently in the process of developing the fiber-optic network to provide cable service to Rochester.

Transportation
Rochester is served by three U.S. highways (U.S. 14, U.S. 52, and U.S. 63), and the southern edge of Rochester is skirted by Interstate 90 and State Highway 30. Olmsted County Highway 22 is also a main highway in the city. A combination of skyways and subterranean walkways link most downtown buildings, which residents often use to avoid harsh winter weather conditions. Public bus transit is run by Rochester Public Transit. Its operations are carried out by First Transit. The City of Rochester encourages biking through its numerous trails and to facilitate the biking program all the city buses have bike carriers for easy transportation of bikes.

Rochester International Airport is located 7 mi south of downtown. The airport is the second busiest commercial airport in Minnesota. It has direct flights to Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, and Minneapolis, with occasional charter flights servicing Riverside Resort in Laughlin, Nevada. Nonstop flights to Phoenix and Fort Myers were scheduled to begin in early 2022.

Rochester has a shuttle service connecting to the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport by Rochester Shuttle Service and Groome Transportation (formerly Go Rochester Direct).

Rochester's last passenger rail service, to Chicago to the southeast and Rapid City, South Dakota to the west, ended when the Chicago and North Western Railway's Rochester 400 streamliner ended service in 1963. The closest Amtrak station is at Winona, Minnesota, 45 mi to the east. Travelers are able to purchase tickets from Amtrak for a shuttle bus that connects with the daily Empire Builder at La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Rochester is planning a 2.6 mi bus rapid transit line known as Link. The route will have seven stations along 2nd Street SW and is expected to open in 2025. It will be the first bus rapid transit line in Minnesota outside the Twin Cities.

Major highways

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 * – U.S. Route 52
 * – U.S. Route 63
 * – Interstate 90
 * – Minnesota State Highway 30

title: Rochester, Minnesota


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Rochester Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Rochester Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,916 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.3 square miles (57.9 km$2$), of which 22.3 square miles (57.8 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.09%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,916 people, 1,006 households, and 872 families residing in the township. The population density was 130.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,024 housing units at an average density of 45.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.82% White, 1.13% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 1,006 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.5% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.3% were non-families. 10.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% 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 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $81,789, and the median income for a family was $88,979. Males had a median income of $62,679 versus $35,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $39,377. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 4.8% of those over 64.


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Rock Dell Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Rock Dell Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 627 at the 2000 census.

Rock Dell Township was organized in 1858, and named for its rock outcroppings.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.3 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 627 people, 224 households, and 185 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.4 people per square mile (6.7/km$2$). There were 227 housing units at an average density of 6.3/sq mi (2.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.04% White, 0.16% Native American, 0.48% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 224 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,313, and the median income for a family was $60,938. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,343. About 4.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Salem Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Salem Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota. The population was 1,061 at the 2000 census. The township hall is located at the junction of County Road 25 (Salem Road) and County Road 3 at the unincorporated community of Salem Corners.

Salem Township was organized in 1858, and named after Salem, Illinois.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,061 people, 399 households, and 308 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.7 PD/sqmi. There were 409 housing units at an average density of 11.4/sq mi (4.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.87% White, 0.28% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 399 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,107, and the median income for a family was $61,875. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $29,135 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,340. About 2.3% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Stewartville, Minnesota

Stewartville is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,916 at the 2010 census, and was estimated to have grown to a population of 6,125 as of 2018. Stewartville has experienced growth as a result of its location just south of Rochester.

History
Stewartville was founded in the 1850s by Charles Stewart, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Stewartville since 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.09 sqmi, of which 3.04 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

U.S. Route 63 and Minnesota State Highway 30 are two of the main routes in the city.

Interstate 90 is immediately north and west of Stewartville.

Stewartville is part of the Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,916 people, 2,318 households, and 1,596 families living in the city. The population density was 1946.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,425 housing units at an average density of 797.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 2,318 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,411 people, 2,013 households, and 1,417 families living in the city. The population density was 2,579.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,074 housing units at an average density of 988.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.10% White, 0.70% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 2,013 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,135, and the median income for a family was $52,037. Males had a median income of $34,162 versus $24,838 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,780. About 2.9% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John Robert Beach, farmer and Minnesota state legislator
 * Jill Billings, Wisconsin State Assembly
 * John Paul Goode, a geographer and cartographer
 * Jason Hammel, half of Indie-Pop duo Mates of State
 * David C. Hodge, president of Miami University
 * Richard Warren Sears, founder of Sears, Roebuck & Company

Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate).

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Viola Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Viola Township is a township in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 555 at the 2000 census.

The township includes the unincorporated community of Viola.

History
Viola Township was organized in 1858, and named after Viola, Wisconsin.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.6 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 555 people, 199 households, and 160 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.5 people per square mile (6.0/km$2$). There were 208 housing units at an average density of 5.8/sq mi (2.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.10% White, 0.18% African American, 0.36% Asian, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.

There were 199 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

Of the 1,522 employed civilians reported in the 2000 census, 33.6% were in management-related occupations and 23.2% were in office and sales-related occupations.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,250, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $34,250 versus $27,422 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,587. About 3.5% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 21.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Aastad Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Aastad Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 187 at the 2000 census.

History
Aastad Township was organized in 1871, and named for Gilbert Aastad, a Norwegian settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 34.5 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (2.68%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 187 people, 68 households, and 55 families in the township. The population density was 5.4 people per square mile (2.1/km$2$). There were 76 housing units at an average density of 2.2/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.93% White and 1.07% Asian. Of the 68 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 16.2% of households were one person and 2.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 130.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 132.2 males.

The median household income was $41,563 and the median family income was $49,375. Males had a median income of $26,705 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,496. About 7.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 33.3% of those sixty five or over.


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Amor Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Amor Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 558 at the 2020 census.

Amor Township was organized in 1879, and named for the Latin word meaning "love".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 sqmi, of which 23.2 sqmi is land and 12.0 sqmi (34.05%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 558 people, 210 households, and 158 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.1 PD/sqmi. There were 640 housing units at an average density of 27.6/sq mi (10.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.57% White, 0.36% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 210 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the township the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,833, and the median income for a family was $43,472. Males had a median income of $27,159 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,480. About 1.9% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Aurdal Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Aurdal Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,362 at the 2000 census.

Aurdal Township was organized in 1870, and named after Aurdal, in Norway.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 sqmi, of which 32.2 sqmi is land and 3.0 sqmi (8.58%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 1,362 people, 472 households, and 396 families living in the township. The population density was 42.3 PD/sqmi. There were 494 housing units at an average density of 15.4/sq mi (5.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.38% White, 0.51% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59%.

Of the 472 households 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 13.8% of households were one person and 4.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.17.

The age distribution was 27.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median household income was $50,750 and the median family income was $53,068. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,747. About 1.4% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Bluffton, Minnesota

Bluffton is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States, along the Leaf River. The population was 210 at the 2020 census.

History
Bluffton was platted in March 1880, and named for the bluffs on the nearby Leaf River. Bluffton was incorporated on February 26, 1903.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.756 sqmi, of which 2.735 sqmi is land and 0.021 sqmi is water.

U.S. Route 10 serves as a main route in the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 207 people, 79 households, and 54 families living in the city. The population density was 75.0 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 30.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 210 people, 76 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 75.8 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 27.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.05% White, and 0.95% from two or more races.

There were 76 households, out of which 46.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 14.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $33,958. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,105. About 6.6% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Staples, 23 mi to the southeast.

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Bluffton Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Bluffton Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 474 at the 2000 census.

Bluffton Township was organized in 1878 and named for the bluffs on the Leaf River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.0 sqmi, of which 33.0 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.09%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 474 people, 168 households, and 131 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.4 PD/sqmi. There were 180 housing units at an average density of 5.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.16% White, 0.21% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 168 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% 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 3.19.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,179, and the median income for a family was $48,611. Males had a median income of $28,897 versus $17,143 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,379. About 5.8% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Buse Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Buse Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 690 at the 2000 census.

Buse Township was organized in 1870, and named for Ernest Buse, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.5 sqmi, of which 28.1 sqmi is land and 2.4 sqmi (7.83%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 690 people, 247 households, and 192 families living in the township. The population density was 24.5 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 10.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.84% White, 0.14% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 247 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,964, and the median income for a family was $44,583. Males had a median income of $30,982 versus $24,286 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,207. About 4.0% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Butler Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Butler Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 315 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.1 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (2.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 315 people, 98 households, and 83 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.0 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 3.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.19% White, 0.95% Pacific Islander, 2.54% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of the population.

There were 98 households, out of which 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.7% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.54.

In the township the population was spread out, with 36.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,479, and the median income for a family was $31,607. Males had a median income of $23,594 versus $15,938 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,353. About 11.5% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

History
Butler Township was organized in 1883, and named for Stephen Butler, a county official.

Between 1900 and 1910, the township's population exploded more than five-fold with a large influx of immigrants and other arrivals, with an increase in population from 260 in 1900 to 1,439 in 1910.

A piece of the township's history is explained in They Chose Minnesota: A Survey of the State's Ethnic Groups, as in 1909 the Minnesota Catholic Colonization Society of St. Paul selected the rapidly growing Butler township as an ideal location for a Dutch Catholic settlement. The plan was spearheaded by a Catholic land spectator named D.S.B. Johnston, who at the time held ownership of roughly 28 of the township's 35 square miles of land. He recruited three Dutch priests from Minnesota to return to their native land to visit several Catholic parishes and preach the benefits of emigration while offering parcels of land for sale as future farmsteads for the newcomers. In return, Johnston also promised the priests he'd recruited 40 acres of land in Butler on which a Catholic church was to be built. The venture proved to be a success, and on March 12, 1910, a party of 76 Dutch immigrants led by the three clergymen, consisting of 9 single agricultural and general laborers and 9 family groups consisting of 17 men, 14 women and 36 children under the age of 12 sailed from Antwerp to New York aboard the Red Star Line steamship Lapland. A 10th family consisting of a Dutch farmer, his wife and nine children were delayed in their departure from Antwerp and were forced to follow the rest of the party aboard the White Star Line steamer Megantic, which departed Liverpool for Boston on March 15.

According to Louis deGryse, the summer of 1910 proved very difficult for the new arrivals, as the intense summer heat and plagues of flies and mosquitoes gave many the desire to leave the area. While some did relocate, most families stayed and developed a prosperous dairying community. In October 1910, the Holy Cross Catholic Church was dedicated, becoming the nucleus of the community.


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Candor Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Candor Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 534 at the 2000 census.

Candor Township was organized in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 sqmi, of which 30.6 sqmi is land and 4.0 sqmi (11.45%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 534 people, 205 households, and 171 families living in the township. The population density was 17.5 PD/sqmi. There were 404 housing units at an average density of 13.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.38% White, 0.94% Native American, 0.37% Asian, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 205 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,318, and the median income for a family was $39,773. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $18,942 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,413. About 2.4% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Carlisle Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Carlisle Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 219 as of the 2000 census.

Carlisle Township was organized in 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 34.8 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (2.27%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 219 people, 71 households, and 59 families living in the township. The population density was 6.3 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 2.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 71 households, out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,500, and the median income for a family was $48,438. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,094. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.


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Clitherall, Minnesota

Clitherall is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 62 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.191 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main route in the community.

History
Clitherall was platted in October 1881 and named for nearby Clitherall Lake, which was named for slaveowner and presidential appointee George B. Clitherall.

In 1953, Clyde Fletcher founded the Mormon sect the True Church of Jesus Christ in Clitherall. With fewer than 10 members, the church became defunct upon Fletcher's death in 1969.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 112 people, 52 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 560.0 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 320.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.9% African American, and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 52 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 118 people, 51 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 586.2 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 308.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.92% White, 4.24% Native American, and 0.85% from two or more races.

There were 51 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $30,625. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,113. There were 6.5% of families and 10.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64.

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Clitherall Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Clitherall Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 549 at the 2000 census.

Clitherall Township was organized in 1868, and named after Clitherall Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 29.3 sqmi is land and 6.3 sqmi (17.78%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 549 people, 224 households, and 163 families living in the township. The population density was 18.7 PD/sqmi. There were 492 housing units at an average density of 16.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.27% White, 0.18% African American and 0.55% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.

There were 224 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,558, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $17,396 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,724. About 11.5% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Compton Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Compton Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 799 at the 2000 census.

Compton Township was organized in 1875, and named for James Compton, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 799 people, 250 households, and 197 families living in the township. The population density was 22.4 PD/sqmi. There were 267 housing units at an average density of 7.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.50% White, 0.25% African American, 0.13% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 250 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 15.6% 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 3.20 and the average family size was 3.62.

In the township the population was spread out, with 35.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,656, and the median income for a family was $37,566. Males had a median income of $27,125 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,342. About 17.2% of families and 26.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.9% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Corliss Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Corliss Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 462 at the 2000 census.

Corliss Township was organized in 1884, and named for Eben Eaton Corliss, a Minnesota legislator.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.9 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi is land and 1.9 sqmi (5.02%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 462 people, 167 households, and 132 families living in the township. The population density was 13.2 PD/sqmi. There were 266 housing units at an average density of 7.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.78% White, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 167 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $42,679. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,936. About 7.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Dalton, Minnesota

Dalton is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 215 at the 2020 census.

History
Dalton was platted in 1882 by Ole C. Dahl, and named for him. A post office has been in operation at Dalton since 1882. Dalton was incorporated in 1905.

2020 Tornado
On July 8, 2020, areas south and east of Dalton were struck by a violent EF4 tornado that significantly damaged or destroyed three farmsteads. There was one death, and two injuries.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

County Highways 12, 35, and 82 are three of the main routes in the community, and Interstate 94 is nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 253 people, 115 households, and 69 families living in the city. The population density was 1100.0 PD/sqmi. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 578.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.4% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 115 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 258 people, 115 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 1,077.3 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 496.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.84% White and 1.16% African American.

There were 115 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.0% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,750, and the median income for a family was $35,536. Males had a median income of $23,958 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,990. About 3.0% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.1% of those 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Dalton does not have its own schools. Children from the area attend schools in Fergus Falls, Ashby, or Underwood.

Each year, Dalton hosts an annual Summerfest Day the final weekend in June. During this celebration, an all-city rummage sale is held, a Relay for Life fundraising event is held in conjunction with a large softball tournament, and a street dance is held on that weekend's Saturday evening.

Dalton is also home to the Lake Region Pioneer Threshermen's Association, a group of enthusiasts who restore and display antique farming equipment—notably the threshing machine—during an annual show the weekend after Labor Day.

title: Dalton, Minnesota


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Dane Prairie Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Dane Prairie Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 892 at the 2000 census.

Dane Prairie Township was organized in 1870, and named for its prairies originally settled chiefly by natives of Denmark.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 31.2 sqmi is land and 4.5 sqmi (12.69%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 892 people, 359 households, and 282 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.6 PD/sqmi. There were 479 housing units at an average density of 15.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.22% White, 0.11% African American, 0.45% Asian, and 0.22% from two or more races.

There were 359 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,232, and the median income for a family was $52,426. Males had a median income of $34,750 versus $23,611 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,630. About 1.1% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Dead Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Dead Lake Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 452 at the 2000 census.

Dead Lake Township was organized in 1897, and named for a local lake commemorating a massacre of the Ojibwe Indians.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, of which 24.7 sqmi is land and 10.4 sqmi (29.71%) is water.

Demographics
2010 census is 494 population. As of the census of 2000, there were 452 people, 205 households, and 145 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.3 PD/sqmi. There were 524 housing units at an average density of 21.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.89% White, 0.88% Native American, 0.22% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 205 households, out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.4% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,786, and the median income for a family was $36,458. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,840. About 7.1% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those aged 65 or over.