Ross Township, Minnesota
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Ross Township is a township located in Roseau County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 454.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.7 km² (35.8 mi²). 92.7 km² (35.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 454 people, 158 households, and 125 families residing in the township. The population density is 4.9/km² (12.7/mi²). There are 161 housing units at an average density of 1.7/km² (4.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 98.46% White, 0.88% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 158 households out of which 43.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% are married couples living together, 6.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% are non-families. 18.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.87 and the average family size is 3.25.
In the township the population is spread out with 32.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.7 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $43,438, and the median income for a family is $47,083. Males have a median income of $33,500 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the township is $15,746. 3.1% of the population and 3.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 19.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.