Township in Minnesota, United States
| Castle Rock Township | |
|---|---|
| Township | |
  Castle Rock TownshipLocation within the state of MinnesotaShow map of Minnesota Castle Rock TownshipCastle Rock Township (the United States)Show map of the United States | |
| Coordinates: 44°34′48″N 93°6′21″W / 44.58000°N 93.10583°W / 44.58000; -93.10583 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,350 |
| • Density | 37.7/sq mi (14.6/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 55010 |
| Area code | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-10306 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0663763 |
| Website | www.CastleRockTownship.com |
Castle Rock Township is a township in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,350 at the 2020 census.
History
Castle Rock Township was organized in 1858, and named for a nearby rock formation.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (93 km), all land.
Education
The township is served by the following districts and schools:
- Farmington School District
- Randolph School District
- Northfield School District
- Prairie Creek Community School
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 399 | — | |
| 1870 | 703 | 76.2% | |
| 1880 | 706 | 0.4% | |
| 1890 | 704 | −0.3% | |
| 1900 | 681 | −3.3% | |
| 1910 | 632 | −7.2% | |
| 1920 | 691 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 691 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 742 | 7.4% | |
| 1950 | 716 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,031 | 44.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,235 | 19.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,340 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,480 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,495 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,342 | −10.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,350 | 0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,495 people, 514 households, and 415 families residing in the township. The population density was 41.8 inhabitants per square mile (16.1/km). There were 518 housing units at an average density of 14.5 per square mile (5.6/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.19% White, 0.20% African American, 0.27% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.
There were 514 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $59,479, and the median income for a family was $64,000. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $28,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,334. About 4.5% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 164.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
External links
| Municipalities and communities of Dakota County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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| County seat: Hastings | ||
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| Indian reservation | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |