Bandon township, Minnesota
Bandon township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bandon township is a geographic entity located in Renville County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 128. The land area covers 36.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 128 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50 yrs | ±23.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 61 | ±20 | 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 | 81 | ±25 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 61 | ±20 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 20 | ±15 |
| Median Home Value | $250,000 | ±$42,262 |
| 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 | $123,750 | ±$31,543 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,598 | ±$15,569 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4 | ±4 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±15.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 65 | ±28 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.8% | ±13% |
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 BANDON
GUS Population: 127 (2024)
ID: 193597
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
41560 660TH AVE, FRANKLIN MN 55333-1053
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GUS Population: 14,453 (2024)
ID: 184134
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
105 S 5TH ST, STE 315, OLIVIA MN 56277-1588
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | OLIVIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | OLIVIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | OLIVIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | OLIVIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HECTOR, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HECTOR, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FRANKLIN, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MORGAN, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GIBBON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BUFFALO LAKE, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 101 1ST STREET SE, FAIRFAX, MN, 55332 |
(507) 426-7269
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HECTOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 126 MAIN ST S, HECTOR, MN, 55342 |
(320) 848-2841
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MORGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 210 VERNON AVENUE, MORGAN, MN, 56266 |
(507) 249-3153
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BIRD ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 260 S. MAIN, BIRD ISLAND, MN, 55310 |
(320) 365-4640
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GIBBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 1050 ADAMS AVE, GIBBON, MN, 55335 |
(507) 834-6640
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REDWOOD FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 509 SOUTH LINCOLN STREET, REDWOOD FALLS, MN, 56283 |
(507) 616-7420
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OLIVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 405 SOUTH 10TH STREET, OLIVIA, MN, 56277 |
(320) 523-1738
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SLEEPY EYE: DYCKMAN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 345 WEST MAIN STREET, SLEEPY EYE, MN, 56085 |
(507) 794-7655
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WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 305 N. MAIN ST., WINTHROP, MN, 55396 |
(507) 647-5308
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RENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 221 N. MAIN STREET, RENVILLE, MN, 56284 |
(320) 329-8193
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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 REDWOOD FALLS MUNI AP, MN US, located 13.4 miles from Bandon township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.4° | 5.7° | 14.6° | 0.58" | — |
| February | 27.8° | 9.6° | 18.7° | 0.67" | — |
| March | 40.5° | 22.5° | 31.5° | 1.50" | — |
| April | 56.6° | 34.9° | 45.7° | 2.64" | — |
| May | 69.9° | 47.5° | 58.7° | 3.65" | — |
| June | 79.8° | 58.1° | 68.9° | 4.66" | — |
| July | 83.6° | 61.6° | 72.6° | 3.37" | — |
| August | 81.0° | 59.0° | 70.0° | 4.00" | — |
| September | 74.3° | 50.2° | 62.3° | 2.85" | — |
| October | 59.2° | 37.3° | 48.3° | 2.21" | — |
| November | 42.2° | 23.9° | 33.1° | 1.19" | — |
| December | 28.2° | 11.7° | 20.0° | 0.69" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Fairfax city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Morton city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Hector city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
| Morgan city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
| Bird Island city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2712903484. • 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.