Monson Township, Traverse County, Minnesota

Monson Township is a township located in Traverse County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 162.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 140.5 km² (54.2 mi²). 140.4 km² (54.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.07% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 162 people, 57 households, and 44 families residing in the township. The population density is 1.2/km² (3.0/mi²). There are 69 housing units at an average density of 0.5 persons/km² (1.3 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 57 households out of which 42.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% are married couples living together, 0.0% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 22.8% are non-families. 22.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.84 and the average family size is 3.34.

In the township the population is spread out with 33.3% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 116.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $42,500, and the median income for a family is $46,250. Males have a median income of $31,667 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the township is $13,454. 7.0% of the population and 11.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 2.7% are under the age of 18 and 11.1% are 65 or older.