Powers Township, Minnesota

Powers Township is a township located in Cass County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 918.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.5 km² (35.3 mi²). 74.3 km² (28.7 mi²) of it is land and 17.2 km² (6.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 18.83% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 918 people, 340 households, and 239 families residing in the township. The population density is 12.4/km² (32.0/mi²). There are 800 housing units at an average density of 10.8/km² (27.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 98.04% White, 0.11% African American, 1.42% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 340 households out of which 24.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% are married couples living together, 6.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% are non-families. 24.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 2.81. In the township the population is spread out with 20.3% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 49 years. For every 100 females there are 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.7 males. The median income for a household in the township is $40,547, and the median income for a family is $44,028. Males have a median income of $28,250 versus $21,125 for females. The per capita income for the township is $16,140. 13.6% of the population and 6.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 12.1% are under the age of 18 and 24.9% are 65 or older.