White Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota

White Township is an urban township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.[3] The population was 3,229 at the 2010 census.[4]

White Township, Minnesota
Township
White Township, Minnesota
Location within the state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 47°29′49″N 92°14′46″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountySaint Louis
Area
 • Total113.4 sq mi (293.8 km2)
 • Land109.2 sq mi (282.9 km2)
 • Water4.2 sq mi (10.9 km2)
Elevation
1,424 ft (434 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,229
 • Density28/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code27-69898[1]
GNIS feature ID0665980[2]

Saint Louis County Highways 100 and 110; State Highway 135 (MN 135); and Vermilion Trail (County 4) are four of the main routes in the township.

The unincorporated community of Palo is located within White Township.

The city of Aurora is located within White Township geographically but is a separate entity. Biwabik and Hoyt Lakes are nearby.

History

White Township was named for an official at the local Kimberly Mining Company.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 113.4 square miles (294 km2); 109.2 square miles (283 km2) is land and 4.2 square miles (11 km2), or 3.72%, is water.

Several lakes, rivers, and scenic nature trails are located within the township. The Saint Louis River and the Partridge River both flow through White Township. The Embarrass River flows through the northwest corner of the township. Water Hen Creek flows through the southeast part of the township. Mud Hen Creek briefly flows through the southwest corner of the township. First Creek and Second Creek also flow through the township.

Adjacent townships, cities, and communities

The following are adjacent to White Township:

Unincorporated communities

White Township covers an enormous area. Saint Louis County Highway 100 runs north-south through the central and south–central portions of White Township. MN 135 runs north-south through the northern portion of White Township. MN 135 continues north to Embarrass Township. County Highway 110 runs east-west through the east-central portion of White Township. Highway 110 continues east to Hoyt Lakes. Vermilion Trail (County 4) passes through the southwest corner of White Township.

Townline Road–County Highway 16 (CR 16) runs east-west along White Township's southern boundary line with adjacent Colvin Township and the nearby community of Markham.

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 3,477 people in 1,466 households, including 976 families, in the township. The population density was 31.8 people per square mile (12.3/km²). There were 1,645 housing units at an average density of 15.1/sq mi (5.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.13% White, 0.03% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43%.[1]

Of the 1,466 households 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.4% of households were one person and 14.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.83.

The age distribution was 21.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median household income was $37,529 and the median family income was $45,257. Males had a median income of $43,854 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,431. About 7.2% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "About the Town of White". Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  4. "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), White township, St. Louis County, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  5. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 491.
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