Alton township, Minnesota
Alton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Alton township is a geographic entity located in Waseca County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 417. The land area covers 34.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 417 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 161 | ±31 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 171 | ±33 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 161 | ±31 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10 | ±9 |
| Median Home Value | $237,000 | ±$37,330 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,750 | ±$20,029 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,457 | ±$6,078 |
| Poverty Rate | 4% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 18 | ±14 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 267 | ±49 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±10.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ALTON
GUS Population: 418 (2024)
ID: 168506
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
34014 35TH ST, JANESVILLE MN 56048-4807
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COUNTY OF WASECA
GUS Population: 18,684 (2024)
ID: 204735
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
307 STATE ST N, WASECA MN 56093-2953
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | NORTH MANKATO, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | MANKATO, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | MANKATO, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-08 | MANKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | EAGLE LAKE, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | MAPLETON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MANKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | WASECA, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 12 | MANKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | JANESVILLE, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Minnesota State University-Mankato
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College | 16.0 mi away | South Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 |
5073891866
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JANESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 102 W SECOND, JANESVILLE, MN, 56048 |
(507) 234-6605
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Bethany Lutheran College
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College | 16.3 mi away | 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 |
5073447000
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WALDORF PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 109 MAIN STREET NORTH, WALDORF, MN, 56091 |
(507) 239-2248
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South Central College
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College | 19.0 mi away | 1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN, 56003-1920 |
5073897200
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WASECA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 408 N STATE ST, WASECA, MN, 56093 |
(507) 835-2910
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Gustavus Adolphus College
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College | 23.1 mi away | 800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082-1498 |
5079338000
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ELYSIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 132 MAIN STREET EAST, ELYSIAN, MN, 56028 |
(507) 267-4411
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WATERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 210 E PAQUIN ST, WATERVILLE, MN, 56096 |
(507) 362-8462
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MAPLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 104 1ST AVE, MAPLETON, MN, 56065 |
(507) 524-3513
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WASECA S RSCH & OUTREACH CTR, MN US, located 9.2 miles from Alton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7° | 4.8° | 13.2° | 1.27" | 10.7" |
| February | 26.4° | 8.7° | 17.5° | 1.20" | 10.8" |
| March | 39.1° | 22.3° | 30.7° | 2.25" | 9.0" |
| April | 55.2° | 34.9° | 45.1° | 3.30" | 3.0" |
| May | 68.1° | 47.8° | 57.9° | 4.47" | 0.4" |
| June | 78.3° | 58.6° | 68.4° | 5.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.3° | 61.4° | 71.4° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.1° | 59.0° | 69.0° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 50.4° | 61.6° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 36.9° | 47.8° | 2.77" | 0.7" |
| November | 41.4° | 24.4° | 32.9° | 1.89" | 5.8" |
| December | 27.5° | 12.1° | 19.8° | 1.50" | 11.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Janesville city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Waldorf city | City | 7.9 mi | — |
| St. Clair city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Waseca city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Elysian city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2716101198. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.