Greenvale Township, Dakota County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Greenvale Township
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 Greenvale Township, Dakota County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Greenvale Township, Dakota County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.7 sq mi (77.0 km2) |
| • Land | 29.7 sq mi (77.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
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| • Total | 684 |
| • Density | 23.0/sq mi (8.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55057
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| Area code(s) | 507, portions in 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-25802 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0664346 |
Greenvale Township is a small community located in Dakota County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, much like a town or a village. In the year 2000, about 684 people called Greenvale Township home. This township was officially started a long time ago, in 1858.
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Exploring Greenvale Township
Greenvale Township is a part of Dakota County, Minnesota. It is a quiet area where people live and enjoy the local environment.
Where is Greenvale?
The township is located in the state of Minnesota. It covers an area of about 29.7 square miles (77 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
Who Lives in Greenvale?
The number of people living in Greenvale Township has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 302 | — | |
| 1870 | 725 | 140.1% | |
| 1880 | 836 | 15.3% | |
| 1890 | 705 | −15.7% | |
| 1900 | 746 | 5.8% | |
| 1910 | 591 | −20.8% | |
| 1920 | 620 | 4.9% | |
| 1930 | 652 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 651 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 637 | −2.2% | |
| 1960 | 594 | −6.8% | |
| 1970 | 624 | 5.1% | |
| 1980 | 641 | 2.7% | |
| 1990 | 685 | 6.9% | |
| 2000 | 684 | −0.1% | |
| 2010 | 803 | 17.4% | |
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Population Details (2000)
In 2000, there were 684 people living in Greenvale Township. This means there were about 23 people for every square mile. Most of the people living there were White (about 98%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian.
Homes and Families
There were 227 homes in the township in 2000. Many of these homes (about 74%) were lived in by married couples. About 44% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average family size was about 3 people.
Age Groups
The population of Greenvale Township in 2000 included people of all ages:
- About 30% were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 36 years.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average income for a household in Greenvale Township was about $66,818 per year. For families, the average income was around $72,500. A small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
