Shotley Township, Minnesota

Shotley Township is a township located in Beltrami County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 54.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 121.2 km² (46.8 mi²). 84.9 km² (32.8 mi²) of it is land and 36.3 km² (14.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 29.96% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 54 people, 29 households, and 20 families residing in the township. The population density is 0.6/km² (1.6/mi²). There are 126 housing units at an average density of 1.5/km² (3.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 29 households out of which 6.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% are married couples living together, 3.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% are non-families. 31.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.86 and the average family size is 2.20. In the township the population is spread out with 5.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 11.1% from 25 to 44, 44.4% from 45 to 64, and 33.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 60 years. For every 100 females there are 116.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 131.8 males. The median income for a household in the township is $21,458, and the median income for a family is $32,500. Males have a median income of $33,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the township is $17,802. 9.5% of the population and 12.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 0.0% are 65 or older.