Stanford Township, Isanti County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Stanford Township
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Location of the township of Stanford within Isanti County, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Isanti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.4 sq mi (102.1 km2) |
| • Land | 38.6 sq mi (99.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
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| • Total | 2,075 |
| • Density | 53.8/sq mi (20.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55070,55398,55040
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-62374 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0665693 |
Stanford Township is a special kind of local government area called a township. It is located in Isanti County, Minnesota, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,075 people lived there.
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What is Stanford Township's History?
Stanford Township was once a small farming area. It had a post office from around 1898 to 1901. There was also a sawmill near a creek.
The Old Schoolhouse
A school was open from about 1890 to 1945. It was across from the old post office. After 1945, it became a house. In 1995, the school building was in very bad shape and was burned down. A new home was built in its place.
Who Settled Here?
Most of the first people to settle in Stanford Township were English settlers from the eastern parts of the United States. Later, people from Germany and Scandinavia also moved there. The area was mainly a place for farms. The old country school was the last sign of the original community.
Stanford Township Today
Today, you won't find many signs of the old community. There are only two homes on small pieces of land. These are common in this rural (countryside) area.
A road called Sullivan Woods Trail has become more fancy. It has large, expensive homes. Many people living there now travel to cities for work. This is different from the first people who lived there.
Where is Stanford Township Located?
Stanford Township covers an area of about 39.4 square miles. Most of this area is land, which is about 38.6 square miles. The rest is water, about 0.8 square miles.
Who Lives in Stanford Township?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 215 | — | |
| 1880 | 360 | 67.4% | |
| 1890 | 531 | 47.5% | |
| 1900 | 729 | 37.3% | |
| 1910 | 817 | 12.1% | |
| 1920 | 825 | 1.0% | |
| 1930 | 676 | −18.1% | |
| 1940 | 651 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 563 | −13.5% | |
| 1960 | 714 | 26.8% | |
| 1970 | 922 | 29.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,592 | 72.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,822 | 14.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,075 | 13.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,267 | 9.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,075 people living in the township. There were 704 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Most of these (568) were families.
Population Details
The township had about 53.8 people per square mile. There were 768 housing units, like houses or apartments. Most people living there (97.40%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 0.77% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 37.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.9%) were married couples living together. About 15.2% of households were single people living alone.
The average household had about 2.91 people. The average family had about 3.23 people.
Age Groups
The population was spread out by age:
- 28.4% were under 18 years old.
- 8.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 30.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.0% were between 45 and 64.
- 7.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the township was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 112.6 males.
Income and Poverty
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was $56,384. For families, the average income was $60,260. Men earned about $41,205 on average, while women earned about $25,500.
The per capita income (income per person) was $20,958. A small number of families (1.9%) and people (3.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included 2.7% of those under 18 and 7.9% of those 65 or older.
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Location of the township of Stanford within Isanti County, Minnesota
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Stanford (Minnesota) para niños
