Cashel township, Minnesota
Cashel township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cashel township is a geographic entity located in Swift County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 148. The land area covers 35.89 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 148 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 24.1 yrs | ±0.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 113 | ±41 | 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 | 113 | ±41 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 113 | ±41 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $270,800 | ±$19,753 |
| 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 | $17,077 | ±$13,662 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,037 | ±$7,832 |
| Poverty Rate | 59.9% | ±31.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 176 | ±120 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±19.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 51 | ±20 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 31% | ±2.5% |
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 CASHEL
GUS Population: 146 (2024)
ID: 168461
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
815 50TH AVE SE, DE GRAFF MN 56271-9045
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GUS Population: 9,666 (2024)
ID: 167380
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SWIFT COUNTY AUDITOR
PO BOX 207, BENSON MN 56215
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | BENSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BENSON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | BENSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | KERKHOVEN, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | KERKHOVEN, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MURDOCK, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BENSON, 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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Ridgewater College
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College | 23.3 mi away | 2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN, 56201 |
8007221151
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BENSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 200 13TH STREET NORTH, BENSON, MN, 56215 |
(320) 842-7981
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KERKHOVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 208 N. 10TH STREET, KERKHOVEN, MN, 56252 |
(320) 264-2141
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CLARA CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 126 N MAIN STREET, CLARA CITY, MN, 56222 |
(320) 847-3535
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MILAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 235 N 2ND STREET, MILAN, MN, 56262 |
(320) 734-4792
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MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 224 SOUTH FIRST STREET, MONTEVIDEO, MN, 56265 |
(320) 269-6501
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RAYMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 208 SPICER AVENUE, RAYMOND, MN, 56282 |
(320) 967-4411
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MAYNARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 123 MABEL AVENUE, MAYNARD, MN, 56260 |
(320) 367-2143
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APPLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 50 E ROONEY AVE, APPLETON, MN, 56208 |
(320) 289-1681
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WILLMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.7 mi away | 410 5TH STREET SW, WILLMAR, MN, 56201 |
(320) 235-3162
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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 BENSON, MN US, located 9.7 miles from Cashel township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.2° | 0.8° | 11.0° | 0.74" | 8.3" |
| February | 26.0° | 4.8° | 15.4° | 0.81" | 8.5" |
| March | 39.1° | 18.4° | 28.7° | 1.50" | 7.1" |
| April | 55.7° | 32.5° | 44.1° | 2.59" | 4.2" |
| May | 69.4° | 45.9° | 57.6° | 3.34" | 0.1" |
| June | 79.3° | 57.0° | 68.1° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 61.0° | 72.2° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.9° | 58.5° | 69.7° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.8° | 49.4° | 61.6° | 2.75" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.5° | 35.2° | 46.8° | 2.45" | 0.3" |
| November | 40.8° | 21.5° | 31.2° | 1.24" | 5.7" |
| December | 26.5° | 8.3° | 17.4° | 0.82" | 8.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Graff city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Murdock city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Benson city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
| Kerkhoven city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
| Danvers city | City | 12.2 mi | — |
| Clontarf city | City | 14.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2715110216. • 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.