Logan Township, Aitkin County, Minnesota

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.0 sqkm, of which 90.7 sqkm is land and 1.3 sqkm, or 1.39%, is water.

The city of Palisade lies within the township but is a separate entity.

Lakes

• Clear Lake
• Red Lake

Adjacent townships

• Libby Township (northeast)
• Workman Township (east)
• Jevne Township (southeast)
• Fleming Township (south)
• Morrison Township (southwest)
• Waukenabo Township (west)

Cemeteries

The township contains Pine Grove Cemetery.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 231 people, 95 households, and 70 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.6 people per square mile (2.5/km). There were 174 housing units at an average density of 4.9/sq mi (1.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.70% White and 1.30% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,444, and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $43,125 versus $25,179 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,404. About 9.9% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.

References

• United States National Atlas
• United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
• United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)

References

1. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
2. (2007-10-25). "US Board on Geographic Names". [[United States Geological Survey]].
3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Logan township, Aitkin County, Minnesota". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder.