Poplar Township, Cass County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Poplar Township, Minnesota
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 Poplar Township, Cass County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Poplar Township, Cass County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
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| • Total | 179 |
| • Density | 4.9/sq mi (1.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-51964 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0665337 |
Poplar Township is a small area of land in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. A township is like a small local government area. It helps manage things for the people living there.
In 2020, about 179 people lived in Poplar Township. The area got its name because there were many poplar trees growing there.
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Where is Poplar Township Located?
Poplar Township is in the state of Minnesota. It covers an area of about 35.5 square miles (92.0 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the township's borders.
Nearby Areas
Poplar Township shares its borders with several other townships. These include:
- Ansel Township to the north.
- Bungo Township to the northeast.
- Moose Lake Township to the east.
- Meadow Brook Township to the southeast.
- Byron Township to the south.
- Bullard Township, Wadena County to the southwest.
- Lyons Township, Wadena County to the west.
Local Communities and Roads
There is a small community within the township called Poplar. This is an "unincorporated community," meaning it doesn't have its own separate local government.
A main road that goes through the township is Minnesota State Highway 64. This highway helps people travel to and from the area.
Cemeteries
Poplar Township has one cemetery. It is called Poplar Cemetery. This is a place where people are buried.
Who Lives in Poplar Township?
In 2000, there were 173 people living in Poplar Township. This means there were about 4.9 people for every square mile. There were 61 homes, and 48 of these were families.
Most people living in the township were White (about 96.5%). A small number were Native American (0.58%), and some were from two or more races (2.89%).
Families and Age Groups
About 39% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes (65.6%) were married couples living together. Some homes (8.2%) had a female head of household without a husband.
The average home had about 2.84 people. The average family had about 3.17 people.
The people in Poplar Township were of different ages:
- 26.6% were under 18 years old.
- 12.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 22.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 22.0% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a home in Poplar Township was $36,875 per year. For families, the average income was $37,188 per year.
Men earned about $23,750 per year on average. Women earned about $20,500 per year on average. The average income per person in the township was $11,915.
Very few families (none) and a small part of the population (3.8%) were living below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Poplar (Minnesota) para niños
