Shaokatan Township, Lincoln County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Shaokatan Township, Minnesota
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 Shaokatan Township, Lincoln County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Shaokatan Township, Lincoln County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.3 sq mi (99.2 km2) |
| • Land | 36.7 sq mi (94.9 km2) |
| • Water | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
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| • Total | 192 |
| • Density | 5.2/sq mi (2.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-59377 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0665583 |
Shaokatan Township is a small area in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States. In the year 2000, about 192 people lived there.
The township got its name from a nearby body of water called Lake Shaokatan.
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About Shaokatan Township
Shaokatan Township is located in the state of Minnesota. It is part of Lincoln County. The area is known for its quiet, rural setting.
Where is Shaokatan Township?
Shaokatan Township is in the western part of Minnesota. It is close to the border with South Dakota. The township is named after Lake Shaokatan, which is a local lake.
Geography of the Township
Shaokatan Township covers a total area of about 38.3 square miles (99.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A smaller part, about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes or rivers within the township.
People of Shaokatan Township
In 2000, there were 192 people living in Shaokatan Township. These people lived in 71 different homes. Most of the homes (59) were families.
Population Details
The township had about 5.2 people per square mile. This is a very spread-out population. Most people living there were White (98.96%). A small number (1.04%) were Asian.
Many homes had children under 18 living there (32.4%). Most families were married couples living together (81.7%). About 15.5% of homes had just one person living there. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
Age Groups
The people in Shaokatan Township were of different ages. About 29.2% were under 18 years old. About 18.2% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the township was 41 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was $28,929. For families, the average income was $29,464. About 14.2% of all people in the township lived below the poverty line. This included 20.3% of children under 18. It also included 17.4% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
You can find more information in Spanish here: Municipio de Shaokatan (condado de Lincoln, Minnesota) para niños
