Kragnes Township, Clay County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Kragnes Township
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 Kragnes Township, Clay County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Kragnes Township, Clay County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.2 sq mi (98.9 km2) |
| • Land | 38.2 sq mi (98.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
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| • Total | 319 |
| • Density | 8.4/sq mi (3.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56560
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-33704 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0664644 |
Kragnes Township is a small community located in Clay County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2000, about 319 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Kragnes Township
Kragnes Township was officially started on January 27, 1880. It was named after A. O. Kragnes, who was the first person to settle there permanently. Mr. Kragnes came from Norway and made his home in the area in 1875.
The first leaders of the township board included Kittil T. Eiken, who was the chairman. A. O. Kragnes also served as a supervisor. These early leaders helped set up the rules and services for the new township.
Geography of Kragnes Township
Kragnes Township covers a total area of about 38.2 square miles (98.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the township's borders.
People of Kragnes Township
In 2000, there were 319 people living in Kragnes Township. These people lived in 114 different homes, and 97 of these were families. The population density was about 8.4 people per square mile (3.2 people per square kilometer). This means it's not a very crowded place.
Most of the people living in the township were White (about 97%). A small number of people were of Asian or African American background. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 114 homes, about 36% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (nearly 80%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes (about 4.4%) had a female head of household without a husband present. The average household had about 2.8 people.
Age Groups
The people in Kragnes Township were spread across different age groups.
- About 27.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 38 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Kragnes Township was $53,571 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $54,286. The average income per person in the township was $21,006.
