FACTOID # 35: Looking for Czech and Slovak men? Half are in factories.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > Coon Creek Township, Minnesota

Coon Creek Township is a township located in Lyon County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 282.


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.4 km² (36.4 mi²). 93.0 km² (35.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.43% water.


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 282 people, 98 households, and 79 families residing in the township. The population density is 3.0/km² (7.9/mi²). There are 101 housing units at an average density of 1.1/km² (2.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.16% White, 0.35% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. 0.35% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.


There are 98 households out of which 40.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% are married couples living together, 5.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% are non-families. 18.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.88 and the average family size is 3.25.


In the township the population is spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.0 males.


The median income for a household in the township is $42,083, and the median income for a family is $45,568. Males have a median income of $23,438 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the township is $14,150. 6.1% of the population and 5.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.0% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.


  Results from FactBites:
 
History of Coon Rapids (669 words)
Agriculture was the first industry in the Coon Creek area, with farms ranging in size from 90 to 600 acres.
In July 1948, an election was held in an attempt to incorporate the Township of Anoka as a village.
The City of Coon Rapids is a quiet suburb on the Mississippi River just twenty minutes north of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and the metropolitan area’s gateway to the northern part of the state.
Coon Rapids: Weather and Much More from Answers.com (895 words)
Coon Rapids is a northern suburb of Minneapolis.
The name "Coon Rapids" was from "Coon Creek Rapids" a turbulent part of the Mississippi River nearby the mouth of Coon Creek.
As of the 2002 redistricting, Coon Rapids is represented in the State House by districts 47A (Denise Dittrich, Democrat), 47B (Melissa Hortman, Democrat), and 49B (Kathy Tingelstad, Republican); in the State Senate by districts 47 (Leo Foley, Democrat) and 49 (Debbie Johnson, Republican).
  More results at FactBites »


 
 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms, 1022, m