Burke township, Minnesota
Burke township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Burke township is a geographic entity located in Pipestone County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 211. The land area covers 34.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 211 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 74 | ±24 | 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 | 76 | ±24 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 74 | ±24 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2 | ±3 |
| Median Home Value | $287,500 | ±$91,388 |
| 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 | $96,250 | ±$18,741 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,472 | ±$13,209 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10 | ±15 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±9.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 102 | ±35 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.9% | ±9.1% |
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 BURKE
GUS Population: 208 (2024)
ID: 168277
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
1952 STATE HWY 30, WOODSTOCK MN 56186
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GUS Population: 9,100 (2024)
ID: 184132
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
416 S HIAWATHA AVE, # 4, PIPESTONE MN 56164-1568
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | EDGERTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | EDGERTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | LAKE BENTON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | PIPESTONE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PIPESTONE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PIPESTONE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PIPESTONE, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | PIPESTONE, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-08 | PIPESTONE, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | PIPESTONE, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDGERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 811 1ST AV W, EDGERTON, MN, 56128 |
(507) 442-7071
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PIPESTONE: MEINDERS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 220 3RD AVE SE, PIPESTONE, MN, 56164 |
(507) 825-6714
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SLAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 2451 BROADWAY AV, SLAYTON, MN, 56172 |
(507) 836-8778
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TYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 230 TYLER STREET N, TYLER, MN, 56178 |
(507) 247-5556
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LAKE BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 110 EAST BENTON ST, LAKE BENTON, MN, 56149 |
(507) 368-4641
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BALATON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 134 3RD STREET, BALATON, MN, 56115 |
(507) 734-2034
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ROCK COUNTY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 23.5 mi away | 201 WEST MAIN, LUVERNE, MN, 56156 |
(507) 449-5040
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MOODY COUNTY RESOURCE CENTER
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Library | 24.7 mi away | 610 WEST COMMUNITY DRIVE, FLANDREAU, SD, 57028 |
(605) 997-3326
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ELKTON SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 24.8 mi away | 508 BUFFALO ST, ELKTON, SD, 57026 |
(605) 542-4591
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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 LAKE WILSON, MN US, located 8.3 miles from Burke township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.3° | 3.9° | 12.6° | 0.61" | 7.8" |
| February | 26.1° | 8.1° | 17.1° | 0.91" | 10.0" |
| March | 38.4° | 20.0° | 29.2° | 1.62" | 9.2" |
| April | 53.6° | 31.9° | 42.8° | 2.95" | 5.1" |
| May | 66.5° | 44.9° | 55.7° | 4.02" | 0.3" |
| June | 77.3° | 55.6° | 66.5° | 4.97" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 59.8° | 70.5° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.5° | 57.0° | 67.8° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.5° | 48.2° | 59.9° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.3° | 34.9° | 46.1° | 2.26" | 0.8" |
| November | 40.4° | 21.8° | 31.1° | 1.70" | 4.0" |
| December | 26.4° | 10.2° | 18.3° | 0.84" | 9.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| Hatfield city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Edgerton city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Lake Wilson city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Holland city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Chandler city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2711708650. • 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.