Alba Township, Jackson County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Alba Township, Minnesota
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 Alba Township, Jackson County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Alba Township, Jackson County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 5.7/sq mi (2.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-00604 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0663396 |
Alba Township is a small community located in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. It is a type of local government area, similar to a small town or rural district. In 2000, about 200 people called Alba Township home.
A Bit of History
Alba Township was officially created in 1872. Its name comes from a Latin word that means "white." This might have been chosen because of the snowy winters or the clear skies in the area.
Where is Alba Township?
Alba Township is located in the southwestern part of Minnesota. It is part of Jackson County. The total area of the township is about 35.3 square miles (91.4 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 200 people living in Alba Township. This means there were about 5.7 people living in every square mile.
There were 77 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 58 were families.
- About 31% of the households had children under 18 years old.
- Most households (about 69%) were married couples living together.
- About 23% of households had someone living alone, and some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had about 2.6 people. The average family had about 3.05 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 27% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 42 years.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Alba (Minnesota) para niños
