Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota

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Dahlgren
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Dahlgren
Dahlgren (the United States)
Coordinates: 44°45′51″N93°42′43″W / 44.76417°N 93.71194°W / 44.76417; -93.71194 Coordinates: 44°45′51″N93°42′43″W / 44.76417°N 93.71194°W / 44.76417; -93.71194
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Carver
Area
 • Total35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2)
 • Land35.5 sq mi (91.9 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
Elevation
915 ft (279 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total1,453
 • Density41.0/sq mi (15.8/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 27-14482 [1]
GNIS feature ID0663913 [2]

Dahlgren Township is a rural township in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The township's economy is based on commercial agriculture around dairying, livestock and cash grain farming. [3] The population was 1,453 as of the 2000 census. [4]

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History

Dahlgren Township was organized in 1864, and named for John A. Dahlgren, a United States Navy admiral. [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93 km2), of which 35.5 square miles (92 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (1.22%) is water.

The west edge of the city of Carver is located within the township geographically but is a separate entity.

Township 115 North, Range 24 West, Fifth Principal Meridian of the Public Land Survey System.

Lakes

Adjacent townships

Unincorporated communities

Cemeteries

The township contains five cemeteries: Augustana, German Reformed, Preiss, Saint Nickolas and Swedish Lutheran.

Major highway

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870 1,303—
1880 1,220−6.4%
1890 1,146−6.1%
1900 1,117−2.5%
1910 1,051−5.9%
1920 973−7.4%
1930 949−2.5%
1940 1,0247.9%
1950 916−10.5%
1960 9200.4%
1970 1,14724.7%
1980 1,2256.8%
1990 1,2965.8%
2000 1,45312.1%
2010 1,331−8.4%
2020 854−35.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

As of the census [1] of 2000, there were 1,453 people, 479 households, and 403 families residing in the township. The population density was 41.0 inhabitants per square mile (15.8/km2). There were 483 housing units at an average density of 13.6/sq mi (5.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.76% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 479 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,224, and the median income for a family was $68,977. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $28,477 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,747. About 1.0% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those ages 65 or over.

Politics

Presidential election results
2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [7] 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [8] 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [9] 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [10] 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [11] 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet [12] 1996 Precinct Results [13] 1992 Precinct Results [14] 1988 Precinct Results [15] 1984 Precinct Results [16] 1980 Precinct Results [17] 1976 Precinct Results [18] 1968 Precinct Results [19] 1964 Precinct Results [20] 1960 Precinct Results [21]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 66.1%59232.0% 2871.9% 17
2016 65.2%53027.9% 2276.9% 56
2012 61.4%49834.9% 2833.7% 30
2008 62.3%50835.2% 2872.5% 21
2004 65.7%54533.4% 2770.9% 7
2000 59.0%41934.5% 2456.5% 46
1996 40.3% 25342.8%26916.9% 106
1992 34.2% 22428.2% 18537.6%246
1988 59.2%37540.8% 2580.0% 0
1984 60.4%34339.6% 2250.0% 0
1980 56.5%33434.4% 2039.1% 54
1976 47.1% 23449.1%2443.8% 19
1968 62.9%24733.8% 1333.3% 13
1964 56.5%21243.5% 1630.0% 0
1960 63.6%24636.4% 1410.0% 0

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References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey . 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "Dalhgren Township Home Page". www.dahlgrentownship.com. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  4. ↑ "U.S. Census website" . Retrieved 2009-01-02.
  5. ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  82.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  7. ↑ "2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". Minnesota Secretary of State.
  8. ↑ "2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". Minnesota Secretary of State.
  9. ↑ "2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". Minnesota Secretary of State.
  10. ↑ "2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". Minnesota Secretary of State.
  11. ↑ "2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". Minnesota Secretary of State.
  12. ↑ "2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet". Minnesota Secretary of State.
  13. ↑ "1996 Election Results" (PDF). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-10.
  14. ↑ "1992 Election Results" (PDF). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-10.
  15. ↑ "1988 Election Results" (PDF). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-10.
  16. ↑ "1984 Election Results" (PDF). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-10.
  17. ↑ "1980 Election Results" (PDF). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-10.
  18. ↑ "1976 Election Results" (PDF). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-10.
  19. ↑ "1968 Election Results" (PDF). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-10.
  20. ↑ "1964 Election Results" (PDF). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-10.
  21. ↑ "1960 Election Results" (PDF). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-10.
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