Kandota Township, Todd County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Kandota Township, Minnesota
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 Kandota Township, Todd County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Kandota Township, Todd County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.2 sq mi (62.6 km2) |
| • Land | 21.8 sq mi (56.4 km2) |
| • Water | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 679 |
| • Density | 31.2/sq mi (12.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-32408 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0664598 |
Kandota Township is a small community located in Todd County, Minnesota, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 679 people lived there. This township was officially started in 1870.
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Geography of Kandota Township
Kandota Township covers a total area of about 24.1 square miles (62.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 21.8 square miles (56.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers), is water. This means nearly 10% of the township is covered by water.
Population and People
Population in 2000
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 679 people living in Kandota Township. These people lived in 237 households, and 188 of these were families. The township had about 31.2 people per square mile (12.0 people per square kilometer).
Racial Backgrounds
Most of the people in the township, about 99.71%, were White. A small number, 0.15%, were Asian. Another 0.15% were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 237 households, 36.7% had children under 18 years old living with them. A large number, 73.4%, were married couples living together. Only 3.4% had a female head of the household with no husband present. About 20.3% of households were not families.
Some households, 16.5%, were made up of individuals living alone. About 3.8% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.84 people in each household and 3.22 people in each family.
Age Distribution
The population in the township was spread out by age. About 29.6% were under 18 years old. Those aged 18 to 24 made up 6.6% of the population. People from 25 to 44 years old were 24.7%. The age group from 45 to 64 years old was 26.7%. Finally, 12.4% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 38 years.
Gender Ratio and Income
For every 100 females, there were about 107.6 males. If we look at adults aged 18 and over, there were about 111.5 males for every 100 females.
The average income for a household in the township was $43,750. For families, the average income was $49,583. Males earned about $31,705 on average, while females earned about $21,607. The per capita income for everyone in the township was $17,798.
A small portion of families, about 2.7%, and 6.9% of the total population, lived below the poverty line. This included 8.8% of those under 18 years old, but none of those aged 65 or older.
