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Township in Minnesota, United States
Callaway Township, Minnesota
Township
Callaway Township, Minnesota is located in MinnesotaCallaway Township, MinnesotaCallaway Township, MinnesotaLocation within the state of MinnesotaShow map of MinnesotaCallaway Township, Minnesota is located in the United StatesCallaway Township, MinnesotaCallaway Township, MinnesotaCallaway Township, Minnesota (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 47°0′57″N 95°52′12″W / 47.01583°N 95.87000°W / 47.01583; -95.87000
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyBecker
Area
 • Total35.3 sq mi (91.4 km)
 • Land33.9 sq mi (87.7 km)
 • Water1.4 sq mi (3.7 km)
Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Population
 • Total260
 • Density7.7/sq mi (3.0/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code56521
Area code218
FIPS code27-09298
GNIS feature ID0663727

Callaway Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 260 as of the 2000 census.

History

Callaway Township was organized in 1906. It was named for William R. Callaway, an official with the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91 km), of which 33.9 square miles (88 km) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km) (4.00%) is water.

The city of Callaway is within this township geographically but is a separate entity.

Major highway

Lakes

  • Anderson Lake
  • Birch Lake (southwest quarter)
  • Carrott Lake
  • Fairbanks Lake
  • Island Lake (west edge)
  • O-Me-Mee Lake
  • Squash Lake
  • St Clair Lake
  • Vizenor Lake

Adjacent townships

Cemeteries

The township contains Saint Marys Cemetery.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 260 people, 94 households, and 73 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.7 inhabitants per square mile (3.0/km). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 3.0 per square mile (1.2/km). The racial makeup of the township was 70.77% White, 17.31% Native American, and 11.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,542, and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,020. About 13.0% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.4% of those 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "U.S. Census website". Retrieved December 30, 2008.
  4. Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 31. ISBN 9780873513968.
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