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Wasioja Township, Minnesota

Wasioja Township is a township located in Dodge County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 963.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.5 km² (36.1 mi²). 93.5 km² (36.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 963 people, 326 households, and 280 families residing in the township. The population density is 10.3/km² (26.7/mi²). There are 338 housing units at an average density of 3.6/km² (9.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 96.99% White, 0.10% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 326 households out of which 40.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.5% are married couples living together, 4.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% are non-families. 12.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.95 and the average family size is 3.20.

In the township the population is spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $55,714, and the median income for a family is $60,515. Males have a median income of $39,375 versus $25,917 for females. The per capita income for the township is $19,834. 6.3% of the population and 5.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.8% are under the age of 18 and 12.4% are 65 or older.



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