Bygland Township, Polk County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Bygland Township, Minnesota
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 Bygland Township, Polk County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Bygland Township, Polk County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.2 sq mi (72.9 km2) |
| • Land | 28.2 sq mi (72.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 297 |
| • Density | 10.5/sq mi (4.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-09118 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0663719 |
Bygland Township is a small community located in Polk County, Minnesota, in the United States. A township is like a small local government area. In the year 2000, about 297 people lived there. It is part of the larger Grand Forks area, which includes parts of ND and MN.
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History of Bygland Township
Bygland Township was first set up in 1877. It was named after a place called Bygland in Norway. This shows a connection to the heritage of some of its early settlers.
Geography of Bygland Township
Bygland Township covers an area of about 28.2 square miles (72.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Bygland Township?
Population and Households
In 2000, there were 297 people living in Bygland Township. These people lived in 106 different homes, which are called households. Out of these, 83 were families. The township had about 109 housing units in total.
Community Life
Many households in Bygland Township were families. About 34% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most households, around 69.8%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.8 people.
Age Groups in Bygland
The people living in Bygland Township were of different ages.
- About 27.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.8% were 65 years old or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 36 years. This means half the population was younger than 36 and half was older.
Income in Bygland
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Bygland Township was $47,500 per year. For families, the typical income was slightly higher at $49,107 per year. The average income per person in the township was $18,260.
