Elysian Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Elysian Township
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 Elysian Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Elysian Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Land | 30.3 sq mi (78.5 km2) |
| • Water | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
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| • Total | 985 |
| • Density | 32.5/sq mi (12.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56028
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-19178 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0664092 |
Elysian Township is a small community located in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is called a township, which is a type of local government area. In the year 2000, about 985 people lived here.
Elysian Township was officially started in 1858. It was named after the nearby town of Elysian.
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Geography of Elysian Township
Elysian Township covers a total area of about 35.3 square miles (91.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 30.3 square miles (78.5 square kilometers) is land.
The rest of the area, about 5.0 square miles (13.0 square kilometers), is water. This means that lakes, rivers, or other bodies of water make up about 14% of the township's total size.
Who Lives in Elysian Township?
This section shares information about the people who live in Elysian Township. This data comes from the 2000 census.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 985 people living in the township. These people lived in 387 different homes, called households. Out of these, 289 were families.
The township had many houses and other places where people could live. There were 726 housing units in total.
Diversity in Elysian Township
Most people living in Elysian Township in 2000 were White, making up about 99% of the population. A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
Some people were also from two or more different backgrounds. About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Elysian Township were of different ages.
- About 23% were under 18 years old.
- Around 6.6% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 26%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30% were aged 45 to 64.
- Around 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 42 years.
Family Life and Income
Many homes in Elysian Township were families. About 27.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (nearly 70%) were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.55 people. For families, the average size was about 2.92 people.
The average income for a household in the township was $51,176 per year. For families, the average income was $55,938 per year. A small number of families and people were living below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Elysian (Minnesota) para niños
