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Sherburn, Minnesota

Sherburn is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,058 at the 2020 census.

History
The city of Sherburn is typical of many small communities throughout the Midwest and America, yet its history is unique in its own right. Sherburn celebrated its centennial in 1979, and since its early development in the mid to late 1800s; it has evolved due to many factors that have influenced communities of all sizes.

Early years
In the mid-1860s, George Archer had a sod tavern on the north banks of what was then Lake Manyaska located just south of Sherburn. Marked by a lone cedar tree, pioneer travelers used it as a rest stop as they traveled from Fairmont to Jackson. Soon there were pioneer settlers and a post office. As stagecoaches from Fairmont to Jackson and St. James to Estherville crossed the area, it was concluded that there was a definite need for a settlement.

The mid to late 1870s witnessed the arrival of many settlers to Martin County, primarily resulting from the growth of the railroad involving Winnebago and Fairmont. A company called Cargill, Bassett, and Hunting from La Crosse, Wisconsin, anticipated the railroad expanding west of Fairmont and, consequently, bought land in the area. As steam locomotives took water often, stops were located every 15 mi or so, which may have contributed to the location of the Sherburn railroad station.

A post office has been in operation at Sherburn since 1879.

Name
Several names were originally considered for the town site, including Lone Cedar, Huntington, and Vestal. But when the Southern Minnesota Railroad came through in October 1878, the name Sherburne was accepted in honor of Sherburne S. Merrill, general manager of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. With the railroad's influence on the area, Sherburn's growth by 1879 had grown to fifteen buildings with a total value of approximately $8,000.00.

Biker Bank Gang
Sherburn was not without its share of excitement in its formative years. It was the site of one of the first, and deadliest, bank robberies in Martin County's history. The Bank of Sherburn was robbed in October 1896 by two brothers. They entered the bank and without warning shot and killed two people in the bank, one being an employee. The robbers made off on bicycles with cash estimated to be between $1,000.00 and $2,000.00. Apparently not particularly observant, they failed to notice $2,000.00 in gold and silver that remained in the till. Following their escape on bicycles, they were quickly pursued by Martin County Sheriff Hill, his deputies, and a posse of local citizens. One of the robbers was soon located at a farmhouse 14 mi east of Elmore. Although surprised by the posse, he managed to fatally shoot Bancroft, Iowa, Sheriff William Gallion. The robber, in spite of being wounded, once more attempted an escape on his bicycle. When his escape appeared fruitless, and surrendering was apparently not in the cards, he put his weapon to his head and killed himself. The second robber was soon captured without incident in Lake Mills, Iowa. He confessed to the crime of robbery, but placed the blame for the murders of the two people in the Bank of Sherburn on his brother.

Fox Lake company
In 1920 several Sherburn businessmen organized the Fox Lake Park Company, issuing and selling stock to those interested in the development of the area north of Sherburn. Much of the land along the lake was platted into lots, a dance pavilion was built, and playground equipment and picnic tables were purchased. In addition, a bath house, a diving tower, a toboggan slide, and fishing piers were also constructed. Later, a tennis court and a baseball diamond, including grandstands, were added.

In 1932, the Fox Lake Golf Club was organized by ten businessmen. It started as a three-hole course, expanded to six holes, and finally became a nine-hole course. The Fox Lake Park Company was liquidated in 1944, and the dance pavilion and park area not owned by individuals were sold. The Fox Lake Golf Club purchased the land where the golf course was located.

"Dream Team"
Sherburn's history includes a dream that many communities share but few accomplish. That dream, winning a state high school athletic championship, was accomplished by the 1970 Sherburn Raiders high school basketball team during a time when only one state basketball champion was crowned. That team, coached by Dennis Christopherson, breezed through the regular season undefeated. Selected as the number one seed in District V, they defeated Fairmont, Delavan, and finally Wells for the championship. They then defeated Luverne and Jackson in Region II to reach the state tournament. In the state tournament, they first defeated Melrose 65–54, and then Marshall 71–60 to advance to the championship game. They would face heavily favored South St. Paul, a team that had been rated number one throughout most of the season. The Raiders, although much maligned by the Twin Cities media as being "hicks", went on to defeat the South St. Paul Packers by a score of 78–62. Governor Harold Levander, a South St. Paul resident, presenting the state championship trophy to the entire Sherburn High School team.

Geography
Sherburn is in western Martin County, 13 mi west of Fairmont, the county seat, and 16 mi east of Jackson. Interstate 90 passes through the north end of Sherburn, connecting it to the two larger cities. Minnesota State Highway 4 passes through the center of Sherburn as North Main Street and West Front Street, leading north 24 mi to St. James and south 21 mi to Estherville, Iowa.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.92 sqmi, all land. Temperance Lake is to the east, just outside the city limits. Fox Lake is 1 mi north of the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,137 people, 500 households, and 307 families residing in the city. The population density was 1249.5 PD/sqmi. There were 563 housing units at an average density of 618.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 500 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,082 people, 484 households, and 285 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,220.6 PD/sqmi. There were 535 housing units at an average density of 603.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.63% White, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 484 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,643, and the median income for a family was $35,132. Males had a median income of $26,964 versus $17,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,079. About 5.6% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
In 1988, Sherburn consolidated with neighboring Trimont and Welcome schools to form the Martin County West School District.

Government
In 1999, Sherburn combined its police department with that of nearby Welcome. The department is currently known as the "Sherburn/Welcome Police Department".

Notable people

 * Astronaut Dale Gardner was born in neighboring Fairmont and spent part of his childhood growing up in Sherburn
 * U.S. Marine Corps Major General August Larson served in combat and staff roles during his career, and was a veteran of the Battle of Okinawa and other actions in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
 * Brandon Williamson, pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball, attended high school in Sherburn.

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Silver Lake Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Silver Lake Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 494 at the 2000 census.

Silver Lake Township was named for its north and south Silver lakes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 96.6 km$2$ (37.3 mi$2$), of which 90.4 km$2$ (34.9 mi$2$)  is land and 6.1 km$2$ (2.4 mi$2$)  (6.36%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 494 people, 190 households, and 148 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.5/km$2$ (14.1/mi$2$). There were 204 housing units at an average density of 2.3/km$2$ (5.8/mi$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.80% White, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 190 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.3% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $52,031. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,496. About 8.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Tenhassen Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Tenhassen Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 253 at the 2000 census.

History
Tenhassen Township was organized in 1865. Tenhassen is a name derived from the Sioux language meaning "the tree of sweet juice".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 square miles (94.9 km$2$), of which 32.0 square miles (83.0 km$2$) is land and 4.6 square miles (11.9 km$2$)  (12.56%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 253 people, 108 households, and 77 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.9 people per square mile (3.0/km$2$). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 3.9/sq mi (1.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.81% White, 0.40% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races.

There were 108 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 0.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the township the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,146, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $23,393 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,902. About 6.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.5% of those 65 or over.


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Trimont, Minnesota

Trimont is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 705 at the 2020 census. The small community is located in southern Minnesota between Sherburn and St. James on Minnesota State Highway 4.

History
Trimont was once two separate villages, platted by competing railroads. The two towns were Triumph to the east, and Monterey to the west. In a 1959 referendum, the two towns voted to merge, using the first letters from each town's name to form, originally "Tri-Mont", and later simplified to "Trimont". As a result of the merger, Trimont has the unique characteristic of two separate Main Street business districts which are on the same street, yet located approximately a half-mile apart.

Geography
Trimont is in northeastern Martin County along Minnesota Highway 4, which leads north 6 mi to Ormsby and south 8 mi to Sherburn. Fairmont, the Martin county seat, is 19 mi to the southeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Trimont has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 747 people, 310 households, and 186 families residing in the city. The population density was 1009.5 PD/sqmi. There were 348 housing units at an average density of 470.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 310 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 754 people, 322 households, and 199 families residing in the city. The population density was 980.3 PD/sqmi. There were 356 housing units at an average density of 462.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.01% White, 0.53% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 322 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,682 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,819. About 9.6% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
In 1988, Trimont Schools consolidated with neighboring Sherburn and Welcome to form the Martin County West (MCW) School District. The Trimont school building is now the MCW Trimont Elementary. (Grades kindergarten, 3rd - 6th grades.)

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Truman, Minnesota

Truman is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,092 at the 2020 census.

History
Truman was platted in 1899. It was named for Truman Clark, the son of a railroad official. A post office has been in operation in Truman since 1899.

Geography
Truman is in northeastern Martin County, 13 mi north of Fairmont, the county seat, and 16 mi south of Madelia. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a total area of 1.10 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 15 serves as the main route in the city, crossing its east side.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,115 people, 479 households, and 298 families living in the city. The population density was 1022.9 PD/sqmi. There were 541 housing units at an average density of 496.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 479 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 25.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,259 people, 510 households, and 318 families living in the city. The population density was 1,160.1 PD/sqmi. There were 542 housing units at an average density of 499.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.21% White, 0.16% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.08% Asian, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 510 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $46,750. Males had a median income of $31,292 versus $20,850 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,305. About 5.6% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * William A. Hinton, Minnesota state senator
 * Peter John Eli Peterson, Minnesota state representative, businessman, and farmer

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Waverly Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Waverly Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 245 at the 2000 census.

Waverly Township was named after Waverly, New York.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.8 square miles (95.3 km$2$), of which 36.6 square miles (94.9 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.4 km$2$)  (0.43%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 245 people, 89 households, and 77 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 /mi2. There were 97 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /mi2. The racial makeup of the township was 99.59% White, and 0.41% from two or more races.

There were 89 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.7% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.4% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,875, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,161. About 12.3% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Welcome, Minnesota

Welcome is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census.

History
While a post office called "Welcome" has been in operation since 1881, the city was not incorporated until 1890. Welcome was incorporated, first as a village, on May 7, 1890, and named after homesteader Alfred M. Welcome, who owned a farm on what became the city's southwest side.

A local newspaper, The Welcome Times, circulated in town from 1895 through 1969 before being merged with the Sherburn Advance-Standard.

In 1988, Welcome combined with nearby Sherburn and Trimont schools to form the Martin County West School District. In 1999, Welcome combined its police department with nearby Sherburn to form the joint Sherburn/Welcome Police Department.

Geography
Welcome is in central Martin County, between Fairmont, the county seat 8 mi to the east, and Sherburn 6 mi to the west. 120th Street, former U.S. Route 16, passes along the southern edge of Welcome and connects it with the two other cities. Interstate 90, also traveling east-west, passes just north of Welcome, with access from Exit 93. Minnesota State Highway 263 passes through the east side of Welcome as Guide Street, leading south 10 mi to Ceylon.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Welcome has a total area of 1.46 sqmi, all land. The original description of the site was "Section 1, Township 102, Range 32".

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 686 people, 310 households, and 193 families living in the city. The population density was 466.7 PD/sqmi. There were 341 housing units at an average density of 232.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.9% White and 0.1% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 310 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 721 people, 310 households, and 200 families living in the city. The population density was 792.4 PD/sqmi. There were 347 housing units at an average density of 381.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.17% White, 0.14% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 310 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,125, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $30,875 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,539. About 3.9% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Westford Township, Martin County, Minnesota

Westford Township is a township in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 331 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 square miles (94.8 km$2$), of which 36.2 square miles (93.8 km$2$) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.0 km$2$)  (1.01%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 331 people, 122 households, and 97 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.1 /mi2. There were 127 housing units at an average density of 3.5 /mi2. The racial makeup of the township was 99.40% White, 0.30% Asian, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 122 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a typical household in the township was $45,833, and the median income for a family was $54,063. Males had a median income of $31,806 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,963. About 4.5% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Acoma Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Acoma Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,130 at the 2020 census.

Acoma Township was named after the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico.

Geography
The township is in the northwest corner of McLeod County. It is bordered to the north and west by Meeker County and to the southeast by the city of Hutchinson, the largest city in McLeod County. Minnesota State Highway 7 crosses the southwest part of the township, leading southeast into Hutchinson and west to Cosmos.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 sqmi, of which 31.5 sqmi are land and 3.4 sqmi, or 9.62%, are water. Cedar Lake and Belle Lake are in the north, and there are at least nine other named lakes in the township. The township is drained by the South Fork of the Crow River. The Crow River watershed runs east and then northeast to the Mississippi River at Dayton.

The Acoma Township hall address is 23486 230th St, Hutchinson, MN 55350 and is also the polling place for that area.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,185 people, 387 households, and 332 families residing in the township. The population density was 37.7 PD/sqmi. There were 397 housing units at an average density of 12.6/sq mi (4.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.07% White, 0.08% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 387 households, out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.1% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.2% were non-families. 11.6% 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 3.06 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $67,292, and the median income for a family was $71,458. Males had a median income of $41,563 versus $31,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,302. About 2.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Bergen Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Bergen Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 910 at the 2020 census.

History
Bergen Township was named after the city of Bergen in Norway.

Geography
The township is in eastern McLeod County and is bordered to the east by Carver County. The city of Lester Prairie, a separate municipality, is in the northeast part of the township. The center of the township is 7 mi northeast of Glencoe, the county seat.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bergen Township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi are land and 0.2 sqmi, or 0.53%, are water. The township is drained by tributaries of the South Fork of the Crow River, which flows eastward across the northern part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 881 people, 297 households, and 237 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.9 PD/sqmi. There were 304 housing units at an average density of 8.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.37% White, 0.23% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 3.06% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.54% of the population.

There were 297 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,115, and the median income for a family was $54,886. Males had a median income of $32,305 versus $26,154 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,808. About 3.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Biscay, Minnesota

Biscay is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 113 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Biscay was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1954. The city was named after the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic Ocean.

Geography
Biscay is in central McLeod County along Minnesota State Highway 22, which leads southeast 8 mi to Glencoe, the county seat, and northwest 7 mi to Hutchinson, the largest city in the county.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.075 sqmi, all land. It is the smallest city in Minnesota by land area. The South Fork of the Crow River passes just to the east of the city, flowing southeast then northeast to eventually join the Mississippi River upstream from Anoka.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 113 people, 43 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 1412.5 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 587.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 0.9% Asian, 5.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of the population.

There were 43 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 114 people, 45 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was 1642.4 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 691.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.86% White, 6.14% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.40% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.2% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 35.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,583, and the median income for a family was $59,583. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,988. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

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Brownton, Minnesota

Brownton is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 731 at the 2020 census.

History
Brownton was platted in 1877 and named for Alonzo L. Brown, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Brownton since 1878. Brownton was incorporated in 1886.

Geography
Brownton is in southwestern McLeod County on the south side of Buffalo Creek, part of the Crow River watershed leading northeast to the Mississippi River. U.S. Highway 212 passes just south of the city limits, leading east 11 mi to Glencoe, the county seat, and west 7 mi to Stewart. Minnesota State Highway 15 passes 1 mi west of Brownton, leading north 11 mi to Hutchinson and south 13 mi to Winthrop. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 sqmi, all of it recorded as land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 762 people, 314 households, and 197 families living in the city. The population density was 2005.3 PD/sqmi. There were 349 housing units at an average density of 918.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population.

There were 314 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 807 people, 313 households, and 210 families living in the city. The population density was 2,139.1 PD/sqmi. There were 344 housing units at an average density of 911.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.92% White, 0.99% Asian, 3.47% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.09% of the population.

There were 313 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,932, and the median income for a family was $48,500. Males had a median income of $32,292 versus $23,177 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,290. About 5.2% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Collins Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Collins Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 436 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in western McLeod County and is bordered to the west by Renville County. The city of Stewart, a separate municipality, borders the township to the southwest.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Collins Township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 34.3 sqmi are land and 1.3 sqmi, or 4.0%, are water. Eagle Lake, Lake Marion, and Lake Whitney are in the northern part of the township. Buffalo Creek flows west to east across the southern part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 476 people, 179 households, and 139 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.0 PD/sqmi. There were 209 housing units at an average density of 6.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.32% White, 1.47% African American and 0.21% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 179 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.3% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,278, and the median income for a family was $57,054. Males had a median income of $32,159 versus $26,518 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,267. About 0.7% of families and 1.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Glencoe, Minnesota

Glencoe is a city and the county seat of McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,744 at the 2020 census.

History
Glencoe was laid out in 1855 and named after Glen Coe in Scotland. A post office has been in operation at Glencoe since 1856. Glencoe was incorporated as a city in 1909.

Geography
Glencoe is in southeastern McLeod County. U.S. Route 212 passes through the south side of the city, leading east 11 mi to Norwood Young America and west 29 mi to Hector. Minneapolis is 54 mi to the east. Minnesota State Highway 22 passes through the center of Glencoe, leading northwest 14 mi to Hutchinson, the largest city in McLeod County, and south-southwest 17 mi to Gaylord.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Glencoe has an area of 3.17 sqmi, of which 0.01 sqmi are water. Buffalo Creek passes through the south side of the city, part of the Crow River watershed leading northeast to the Mississippi River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,631 people, 2,220 households, and 1,467 families living in the city. The population density was 1748.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 752.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.8% of the population.

There were 2,220 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,453 people, 2,103 households, and 1,446 families living in the city. The population density was 2,045.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,169 housing units at an average density of 813.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.25% White, 0.17% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 5.17% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.97% of the population.

There were 2,103 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,723, and the median income for a family was $55,496. Males had a median income of $36,113 versus $25,230 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,450. About 0.8% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Film
The town was the subject of the French film director Louis Malle's documentary God's Country, filmed in 1979 and 1985. Numerous townspeople were interviewed by Malle, including dairy farmer and banker Clayton Hoese and his sons.

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Glencoe Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Glencoe Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 514 at the 2020 census.

When organized, Glencoe Township took the name of its largest settlement: Glencoe, Minnesota.

Geography
The township is in southern McLeod County. The city of Glencoe, a separate municipality, is bordered by the northeastern and southeastern parts of the township. The southern boundary of the township is the Sibley County line.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Glencoe Township has a total area of 33.5 sqmi, of which 33.3 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi, or 0.40%, are water. Buffalo Creek flows across the southern part of the township from west to east. The entire township is part of the Crow River watershed.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 565 people, 205 households, and 169 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.7 PD/sqmi. There were 213 housing units at an average density of 6.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.05% White, 0.18% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.88% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.

There were 205 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.6% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 14.1% 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 2.76 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,089, and the median income for a family was $56,042. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $26,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,445. About 3.5% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Hale Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Hale Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 917 at the 2020 census.

History
According to Warren Upham, Hale Township was named either for a local pioneer or for John P. Hale (1806–1873), an American politician.

Geography
Hale Township is in northern McLeod County and is bordered to the north by Wright County. The city of Silver Lake, a separate municipality, is surrounded by the southern part of the township. Hutchinson, the largest city in the county, is 9 mi to the west, and Glencoe, the county seat, is 10 mi to the south.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, of which 34.2 sqmi are land and 1.2 sqmi, or 3.49%, are water. Silver Lake is on the southern boundary of the township, and Swan Lake is in the southwest. The township is drained by tributaries of the Crow River, a direct tributary of the Mississippi River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 957 people, 335 households, and 275 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.0 PD/sqmi. There were 343 housing units at an average density of 10.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.85% White, 0.42% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. 0.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 335 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,446, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $32,969 versus $24,632 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,198. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Hassan Valley Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Hassan Valley Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 643 at the 2020 census.

History
Hassan Valley was named for the nearby valley of the South Fork Crow River (formerly called the Hassan River).

Geography
The township is in central McLeod County and is bordered to the northwest by the city of Hutchinson, the largest city in the county. The much smaller city of Biscay is surrounded by the southeastern part of the township, and Glencoe, the county seat, is 9 mi to the southeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.5 sqmi, of which 33.4 sqmi are land and 0.07 sqmi, or 0.20%, are water. The South Fork of the Crow River, a tributary of the Mississippi River, flows from northwest to southeast across the center of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 832 people, 286 households, and 237 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.3 PD/sqmi. There were 298 housing units at an average density of 8.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.72% White, 0.12% African American, 1.08% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 286 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,691, and the median income for a family was $59,583. Males had a median income of $36,912 versus $28,929 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,958. About 5.5% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Helen Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Helen Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 833 at the 2020 census.

History
Helen Township was named for Helen Armstrong, a pioneer settler.

Geography
The township is in southeastern McLeod County, bordered to the south by Sibley County and to the east by Carver County. It is bordered on its west side by the city of Glencoe, the county seat. The city of Plato is surrounded by the eastern part of the township but is a separate municipality. U.S. Route 212 crosses the center of the township, leading west into Glencoe and east to Norwood Young America.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Helen Township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, of which 0.03 sqmi, or 0.07%, are water. Buffalo Creek, a tributary of the South Fork of the Crow River, crosses the township from west to northeast.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 835 people, 295 households, and 241 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.7 PD/sqmi. There were 300 housing units at an average density of 8.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.08% White, 0.12% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 295 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.6% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,375, and the median income for a family was $58,385. Males had a median income of $35,227 versus $29,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,010. About 2.0% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Hutchinson, Minnesota

Hutchinson is the largest city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. It lies along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 14,599 at the 2020 census.

History
The Hutchinson Family Singers (John, Asa, and Judson Hutchinson) are credited with founding the town in November 1855. A post office has been in operation in Hutchinson since 1856. The city was incorporated in 1904.

The Dakota under Little Crow attacked the town on September 4, 1862, during the Dakota War of that year. Several outlying buildings were burned before the townspeople were able to repel the assault from behind the town's stockade.

In 1942, muralist Elsa Jemne completed an egg tempera on plaster mural, The Hutchinson Singers, in the town's post office. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department. The program created public art for numerous buildings constructed during the Great Depression as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Public Works Administration's program to provide employment and improve infrastructure.

Hutchinson was once served by three railroads. The Electric Short Line (commonly known as the Luce Line) provided freight and interurban service between Minneapolis and Gluek via Hutchinson. During the mid-20th century, there was extensive restructuring in the railroad industry, as automobiles caused a decline in passenger traffic and trucking cut into freight movement.

The Electric Short Line was purchased by the Minneapolis & St. Louis in 1956, which was in turn purchased by the Chicago & North Western in 1960. The tracks west of Hutchinson were abandoned in 1967, and the tracks between Hutchinson and Plymouth were abandoned in 1972. The Milwaukee Road had a branch line to Hutchinson from Glencoe, which was abandoned in 1956. The Great Northern Railway also had a branch line, which went from Wayzata to Hutchinson. This was taken over by Burlington Northern in 1970. In 1985 Burlington Northern petitioned to abandon its line to Hutchinson, but Dakota Rail took over operations that same year. Dakota Rail struggled to turn a profit and sought to abandon the line in 2000. The tracks were officially abandoned in 2001. Hutchinson's Great Northern Depot has been preserved.

Geography
Hutchinson is in northwestern McLeod County. State highways 7, 15, and 22 are three of the city's main routes. MN 7 leads east 58 mi to Minneapolis and west 69 mi to Montevideo, MN 15 leads north 50 mi to St. Cloud and south 42 mi to New Ulm, and MN 22 leads southeast 14 mi to Glencoe, the McLeod county seat, and northwest 21 mi to Litchfield.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hutchinson has an area of 8.82 sqmi, of which 8.48 sqmi are land and 0.34 sqmi, or 3.80%, are water. The South Fork of the Crow River flows around the north and east sides of downtown. Otter Lake is formed by a dam on the river at Main Street and extends west to the city limits, then south. Campbell Lake is an arm of Otter Lake that extends to the north along the city limits.

Started by the Hutchinson brothers, Hutchinson has the nation's second-oldest city park system (only New York City's Central Park is older).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 14,178 people, 5,950 households, and 3,642 families living in the city. The population density was 1648.6 PD/sqmi. There were 6,393 housing units at an average density of 743.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 5,950 households, of which 31.0% had children under 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 36.9. 25.6% of residents were under 18; 8.4% were between 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
According to the 2000 United States Census, there were 13,080 people, 5,333 households, and 3,418 families living in the city. The population density was 1,763.6 PD/sqmi. There were 5,667 housing units at an average density of 764.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.24% White, 0.36% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 5,333 households, of which 33.3% had children under 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 34. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,278, and the median income for a family was $53,784. Males had a median income of $36,800 versus $24,862 for females. The per capita income was $19,970. About 3.1% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under 18 and 8.3% of those 65 or older.

Economy
Data from the top 31 employers in Hutchinson show the following distribution of employment: Manufacturing jobs are with Hutchinson Technology (~390 employees, computer and peripheral equipment), Uponor, and 3M (2,900 employees, flags and vinyl, Scotch tapes). The Goebel Fixture Co. employs 125 in a niche market, producing cabinetry fixtures for department stores nationwide.
 * Manufacturing (3959)
 * Retail (1178)
 * Medical (826)
 * School and local government (450)
 * Utilities (122)
 * Printing/publishing (116)
 * Agricultural service (75)
 * Food/gardening products (66)
 * Construction (30)
 * Wholesalers (21)

The town has agricultural roots, notably as the birthplace of the Geier Hitch.

The retail and service economy has grown from agricultural supply and processing to include a combination of local manufacturing, shopping, and a growing restaurant and food service industry with multiple new options opening recently. It also has a hospital and medical center that offer primary care as well as full access to specialty care.

Education
Hutchinson is home to a campus of Ridgewater College, a comprehensive community and technical college (another campus is in Willmar, Minnesota). The original use of the campus was for an Area Vocational Technical Institute. The Vo-Tech merged with a similar institute in Willmar, and ultimately the Willmar Community College joined the two Vo-Techs to form Ridgewater College, a member of the MnSCU system. Although begun as a technical institute, since the creation of Ridgewater the Hutchinson campus has shown a steady increase in the number of "transfer" (versus "technical") programs, faculty, and students. From 2004 to 2006, significant remodeling included the installation of new facilities for the school's nursing programs, plus new biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories. A notable and unique technical program on the Hutchinson campus is Nondestructive Testing.

Not including the two charter schools (New Discoveries Montessori Academy and New Century Academy), there are five public schools. The school names and grades for Independent School District #423 are West Elementary (Pre–1), Tiger Elementary (2–3) Park Elementary (4–5), Hutchinson Middle School (6–8), and Hutchinson High School (9–12). Private schools in the city include Maplewood Academy.

Immanuel Lutheran School is a Christian Pre-K–8 school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Hutchinson.

Notable people

 * Carlos Avery (1868–1930), newspaper publisher and politician
 * John Bernhagen (1934–2020), politician, businessman, and farmer
 * William T. Bonniwell Jr. (1836–1889), politician and businessman
 * Paulette Carlson, country singer-songwriter and founder of Highway 101
 * John W. Foss (1933–2020), U.S. Army general and former Training and Doctrine Command commander
 * George P. Hammond (1896–1993), educator and librarian
 * Lydia Young Hayes (1871–1943), blind educator in New Jersey
 * Les Kouba (1917–1998), artist, author, businessman and outdoorsman
 * Charles D. McEwen (1822–1901), politician
 * John Jeremiah McRaith (1934–2017), bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky
 * Ancher Nelsen (1904–1992), 34th lieutenant governor of Minnesota, eight-term congressman
 * Harold Popp (1903–1969), pharmacist and politician
 * Kira Sabin (born 1998/1999), wildlife painter
 * Cory Sauter, retired NFL quarterback
 * Lindsay Whalen, professional basketball player, four-time WNBA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist

title: Hutchinson, Minnesota


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Hutchinson Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Hutchinson Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,215 at the 2020 census.

History
When it was organized, Hutchinson took the name of its largest settlement: Hutchinson, Minnesota.

Geography
The township is in northern McLeod County, bordered to the north by Meeker County and to the southwest by Hutchinson, the largest city in McLeod County.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.3 sqmi, of which 32.3 sqmi are land and 2.1 sqmi, or 6.05%, are water. More than a dozen named lakes occupy the northern part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,120 people, 401 households, and 334 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.6 PD/sqmi. There were 412 housing units at an average density of 12.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.84% White, 0.18% Asian, 0.71% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 401 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $59,821, and the median income for a family was $63,021. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $27,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,269. About 1.5% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Lester Prairie, Minnesota

Lester Prairie is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 1,894 at the 2020 census.

History
Lester Prairie was platted in 1886 and named for John N. Lester, an original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Lester Prairie since 1888. Lester Prairie was incorporated in 1888.

Geography
The city is in eastern McLeod County. Minnesota State Highway 7 passes 1 mi north of the city, leading west 16 mi to Hutchinson and east 42 mi to Minneapolis. Glencoe, the McLeod county seat, is 13 mi to the southwest. McLeod County Roads 1, 9, and 23 are the main local routes in the community. A bike trail running east–west through the middle of town, the Dakota Rail Regional Trail, connects Lester Prairie to the Twin Cities.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lester Prairie has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, of which 0.001 sqmi, or 0.1%, are water. The South Fork of the Crow River, a tributary of the Mississippi River, flows past the southeast corner of the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,730 people, 654 households, and 463 families living in the city. The population density was 2011.6 PD/sqmi. There were 704 housing units at an average density of 818.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 3.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.3% of the population.

There were 654 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,377 people, 516 households, and 379 families living in the city. The population density was 1,910.4 PD/sqmi. There were 531 housing units at an average density of 736.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.68% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 1.89% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.94% of the population.

There were 516 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,271, and the median income for a family was $52,417. Males had a median income of $35,463 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,223. About 2.9% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Lester Prairie Schools
Lester Prairie is home to ISD #424 Lester Prairie Schools. The school is a K-12 school with both elementary and high school located in one building. There are approximately 400 students enrolled. Dr. Melissa Radeke is the district's superintendent. Mike Lee is the K-12 principal.

Notable people

 * Rene Clausen, noted composer and conductor of The Concordia Choir; raised in Lester Prairie

title: Lester Prairie, Minnesota


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Lynn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Lynn Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 519 at the 2020 census.

History
According to Warren Upham, Lynn Township may be named after Lynn, Massachusetts.

Geography
The township is in western McLeod County. It is bordered to the west by Renville County and to the northeast by Hutchinson, the largest city in McLeod County.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Lynn Township has a total area of 33.0 sqmi, of which 31.8 sqmi are land and 1.3 sqmi, or 3.82%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 604 people, 216 households, and 174 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.0 PD/sqmi. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 7.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.01% White, 0.17% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 216 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,250, and the median income for a family was $55,972. Males had a median income of $30,521 versus $26,146 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,699. About 4.0% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lynn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota


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Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Penn Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 322 at the 2020 census.

History
Penn Township was named for William Penn (1644–1718), founder of Pennsylvania.

Geography
The township is in southern McLeod County, bordered to the south and east by Sibley County. The city of Brownton is 1 mi north of the township, and New Auburn is less than a mile to the east.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Penn Township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 34.7 sqmi are land and 1.4 sqmi, or 3.96%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 309 people, 119 households, and 87 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.8 people per square mile (3.4/km$2$). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 3.4/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.71% White, 0.32% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 119 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% 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 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,528, and the median income for a family was $42,361. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,019. About 2.4% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.1% of those 65 or over.

title: Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota


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Plato, Minnesota

Plato is a city in southeastern McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 329 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Plato has been in operation since 1858. The city was named for Plato, a Greek philosopher.

Geography
Plato lies one half mile north of U.S. Highway 212 on a county road between Glencoe, the McLeod county seat, 5 mi to the west, and Norwood Young America 6 mi to the east. Downtown Minneapolis is 48 mi to the east.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, of which 0.005 sqmi, or 1.42%, are water. Buffalo Creek flows past the northwest corner of the community and the dry Kinneson Lakebed lies to the east and northeast.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 320 people, 139 households and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was 914.3 PD/sqmi. There were 146 housing units at an average density of 417.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 139 households, of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age was 44.6 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The population was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 336 people, 144 households and 99 families residing in the city. The population density was 985.0 PD/sqmi. There were 145 housing units at an average density of 425.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.81% White, 0.60% Asian, and 0.60% from two or more races.

There were 144 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.76.

22.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median household income was $55,179 and the median family income was $62,917. Males had a median income of $36,250 compared with $29,018 for females. The per capita income was $24,434. None of the families and 2.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.1% of those over 64.

title: Plato, Minnesota


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Rich Valley Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Rich Valley Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 669 at the 2020 census.

The township was named for the fertile soil of the Crow River valley.

Geography
The township is in central McLeod County. Glencoe, the county seat, is 8 mi south of the center of the township, while Hutchinson, the largest city in the county, is 9 mi to the west-northwest.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Rich Valley Township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 0.1 sqmi, or 0.33%, are water. The township is drained by the South Fork of the Crow River, flowing from southwest to the east.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 727 people, 263 households, and 206 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.1 people per square mile (7.8/km$2$). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 7.6/sq mi (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.90% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population.

There were 263 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,318, and the median income for a family was $55,104. Males had a median income of $35,972 versus $23,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,226. About 2.4% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Round Grove Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Round Grove Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 236 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in the southwest corner of McLeod County, bordered to the south and west by Sibley County. The northwest corner of the township is bordered to the north by the city of Stewart.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi are land and 0.7 sqmi, or 1.88%, are water. The township is drained by High Island Creek, an east-flowing tributary of the Minnesota River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 276 people, 105 households, and 78 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.7 people per square mile (3.0/km$2$). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 3.2/sq mi (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.65% White, 0.72% Pacific Islander, 2.54% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17% of the population.

There were 105 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,500, and the median income for a family was $52,813. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $24,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,216. About 3.8% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.7% of those 65 or over.


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Stewart, Minnesota

Stewart is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 489 at the 2020 census, down from 571 in 2010.

History
Stewart was platted in 1888 by Dr. D. A. Stewart, and named for him. Stewart was incorporated in 1888.

Geography
Stewart is in southwestern McLeod County and is bordered to the west by Renville County. U.S. Route 212 passes through the south side of the city, leading east 17 mi to Glencoe, the county seat, and west 11 mi to Hector.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.81 sqmi, of which 0.003 sqmi, or 0.37%, are water. A small portion of Round Grove Lake is within the southwest corner of the city limits.

Stewart is very flat, being located on the eastern edge of the Great Plains.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 571 people, 235 households, and 152 families living in the city. The population density was 704.9 PD/sqmi. There were 261 housing units at an average density of 322.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.2% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 235 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 564 people, 241 households, and 146 families living in the city. The population density was 697.3 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 314.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.58% White, 0.18% Asian, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 241 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,542, and the median income for a family was $42,222. Males had a median income of $28,864 versus $23,036 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,512. About 4.6% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 26.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Stewart, Minnesota


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Sumter Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Sumter Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 486 at the 2020 census.

History
Sumter Township was named after Fort Sumter, the Civil War fort.

Geography
The township is southwest of the center of McLeod County. The city of Brownton, a separate municipality, is surrounded by the southwest part of the township. Glencoe, the county seat, is 8 mi east of the center of the township, while Hutchinson, the largest city in the county, is 12 mi to the north.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sumter Township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi are land and 0.7 sqmi, or 2.06%, are water. The township is in the watershed of the South Fork of the Crow River. Buffalo Creek, a tributary of the South Fork, crosses the southern part of the township from west to east.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 558 people, 184 households, and 153 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.9 people per square mile (6.2/km$2$). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.16% White, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 4.48% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.56% of the population.

There were 184 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.8% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,813, and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $23,942 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,013. None of the families and 0.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.


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Winsted, Minnesota

Winsted is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,240 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Winsted has been in operation since 1858. The city was named after Winsted, Connecticut. The name "Winsted" is a portmanteau created from the names of two towns, Winchester and Barkhamsted, located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The Electric Short Line (commonly referred to as the Luce Line) provided freight and interurban passenger rail service to Winsted. Passenger service ended by the 1950s, and the tracks were abandoned by the Chicago & North Western Railway in 1972.

Geography
Winsted is in the northeast corner of McLeod County on the west shore of Winsted Lake. It is 18 mi north-northeast of Glencoe, the county seat, 26 mi east-northeast of Hutchinson, and 7 mi south of Howard Lake in Wright County. McLeod County Roads 1, 5, 6, and 9 are the main routes in the community.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.91 sqmi, of which 0.015 sqmi, or 0.79%, are water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,355 people, 947 households, and 596 families residing in the city. The population density was 1233.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,017 housing units at an average density of 532.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 947 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 36.3 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

Compared with the 2000 census, the 2010 census showed an increase of 261 individuals, and a .92% increase in diversity.

Culture
Winsted has both a winter and summer town festival. The Winsted Winter Festival features a lighted parade as well as various other activities. The Winsted Summer Festival features a parade, street dance, a sand volleyball tournament, the crowning of Miss Winsted, and various other activities. Winsted is also home to Winstock Country Music Festival. The proceeds from the music festival support the Holy Trinity Catholic school system.

In 2017, a new annual event came to Winsted that takes place on the Winstock Country Music Festival grounds called the Land Castle Summer Extravaganza. The Land Castle Summer Extravaganza is the largest ice fishing event of the summer. This event features ice fish house camping, music, vendors, information seminars, food, and more. This event is advertised as family friendly.

Education
There are two school systems in Winsted. The Howard Lake–Waverly–Winsted school district is the public school system which operates Winsted Elementary. The Catholic school system is made up of Holy Trinity High School, Holy Trinity Elementary School, and Tiny Trojans pre-school.

The Winsted Public Library is part of the Pioneerland Library System.

title: Winsted, Minnesota


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Winsted Township, McLeod County, Minnesota

Winsted Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 936 at the 2020 census.

The township was named after Winsted, Connecticut.

Geography
Winsted Township is in the northeast corner of McLeod County, bordered to the north by Wright County and to the east by Carver County. The city of Winsted, a separate municipality, is surrounded by the northeast part of the township.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Winsted Township has a total area of 34.0 sqmi, of which 33.0 sqmi are land and 1.1 sqmi, or 3.10%, are water. Winsted Lake and South Lake are in the northeast part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 987 people, 330 households, and 287 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.5 PD/sqmi. There were 342 housing units at an average density of 10.2/sq mi (3.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.68% White, 0.10% Asian, 0.81% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 330 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.0% were non-families. 9.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,778, and the median income for a family was $56,563. Males had a median income of $32,316 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,060. About 5.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.