Washington Township, Minnesota

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.5 km² (15.2 mi²). 31.2 km² (12.0 mi²) of it is land and 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 21.05% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 797 people, 324 households, and 238 families residing in the township. The population density is 25.6/km² (66.2/mi²). There are 482 housing units at an average density of 15.5/km² (40.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 98.75% White, 0.13% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 0.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 324 households out of which 28.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% are married couples living together, 0.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% are non-families. 22.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.89.

In the township the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 112.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $69,188, and the median income for a family is $76,146. Males have a median income of $42,692 versus $26,458 for females. The per capita income for the township is $37,717. 0.9% of the population and 0.0% 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.