Platte Lake Township, Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Last updated
Platte Lake Township
USA Minnesota location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Platte Lake Township
Location within the state of Minnesota
Usa edcp location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Platte Lake Township
Platte Lake Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 46°11′34″N94°0′35″W / 46.19278°N 94.00972°W / 46.19278; -94.00972 Coordinates: 46°11′34″N94°0′35″W / 46.19278°N 94.00972°W / 46.19278; -94.00972
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Crow Wing
Area
  Total36.0 sq mi (93.2 km2)
  Land35.7 sq mi (92.3 km2)
  Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
1,296 ft (395 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total305
  Density8.6/sq mi (3.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 27-51496 [1]
GNIS feature ID0665318 [2]

Platte Lake Township is a township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 305 at the 2000 census. This township took its name from Platte Lake. [3]

Contents

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km2), of which 35.7 square miles (92.3 km2) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.8 km2) (0.89%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census [1] of 2000, there were 305 people, 112 households, and 84 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.6 people per square mile (3.3/km2). There were 161 housing units at an average density of 4.5/sq mi (1.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 94.10% White, 0.66% Native American, 2.30% Asian, 1.31% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 112 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,857, and the median income for a family was $41,667. Males had a median income of $25,750 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,899. About 8.0% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.7% of those 65 or over.

Related Research Articles

Platte Township, Michigan Civil township in Michigan, United States

Platte Township is a civil township of Benzie County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population was 354 at the 2010 census. It is located in the north central portion of the county.

Skree Township, Clay County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Skree Township is a township in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 166 at the 2000 census.

Rabbit Lake Township, Crow Wing County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Rabbit Lake Township is a township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 348 at the 2000 census. The township took its name from Rabbit Lake.

Rushford Village, Minnesota City in Minnesota, United States

Rushford Village is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 807 at the 2010 census. It surrounds the city of Rushford, Minnesota.

Rockwood Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Rockwood Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States, not to be confused with Rockwood Township in Wadena County. The population was 469 at the 2000 census.

Bowstring Township, Itasca County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Bowstring Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 230 at the 2010 census.

Nelson Park Township, Marshall County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Nelson Park Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 158 at the 2000 census.

Bergen Township, McLeod County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Bergen Township is a township in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 881 at the 2000 census.

Platte Township, Morrison County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Platte Township is a township in Morrison County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 329 at the 2000 census.

Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

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

Buse Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

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

Dora Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Dora Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 726 at the 2000 census.

Dunn Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Dunn Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 855 at the 2000 census.

Elmo Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Elmo Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 344 at the 2000 census.

Folden Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Folden Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 265 at the 2000 census.

Leaf Mountain Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Leaf Mountain Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 309 at the 2000 census.

Newton Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Newton Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 751 at the 2000 census.

Pine Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Pine Lake Township is a township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 656 at the 2000 census.

Onstad Township, Polk County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Onstad Township is a township in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Grand Forks-ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 70 at the 2000 census.

Morgan Township, Redwood County, Minnesota Township in Minnesota, United States

Morgan Township is one of the twenty-six townships of Redwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 305 at the 2000 census.

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. Warren Upham (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p.  159.