Ceresco township, Minnesota
Ceresco township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ceresco township is a geographic entity located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 178. The land area covers 35.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 178 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs | ±19.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 59 | ±23 | 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 | 70 | ±25 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 59 | ±23 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $225,000 | ±$74,883 |
| 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 | $57,321 | ±$23,694 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,610 | ±$10,557 |
| Poverty Rate | 8% | ±5.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 11 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±18.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 54 | ±23 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 67.8% | ±35.5% |
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 CERESCO
GUS Population: 180 (2024)
ID: 167776
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
49588 145TH ST, VERNON CENTER MN 56090-2170
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GUS Population: 70,700 (2024)
ID: 167351
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 8608, MANKATO MN 56002-8608
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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 | 06-08 | NORTH MANKATO, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | NORTH MANKATO, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 01-12 | NORTH MANKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | NORTH MANKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MANKATO, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | LAKE CRYSTAL, 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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South Central College
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College | 18.7 mi away | 1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN, 56003-1920 |
5073897200
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LEWISVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 105 LEWIS STREET WEST, LEWISVILLE, MN, 56060 |
(507) 435-2781
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Minnesota State University-Mankato
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College | 19.1 mi away | South Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 |
5073891866
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MADELIA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 23 1ST STREET, MADELIA, MN, 56062 |
(507) 642-3511
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Bethany Lutheran College
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College | 20.3 mi away | 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 |
5073447000
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LAKE CRYSTAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 100 ROBINSON STREET, LAKE CRYSTAL, MN, 56055 |
(507) 726-2726
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Martin Luther College
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College | 24.1 mi away | 1995 Luther Ct, New Ulm, MN, 56073-3965 |
5073548221211
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TRUMAN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 101 EAST CIRO STREET, TRUMAN, MN, 56088 |
(507) 776-2717
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HANSKA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 109 BROADWAY STREET, HANSKA, MN, 56041 |
(507) 439-7323
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WINNEBAGO: MUIR LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 36 MAIN ST. N, WINNEBAGO, MN, 56098 |
(507) 893-3196
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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 AMBOY, MN US, located 9.4 miles from Ceresco township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5° | 8.3° | 16.9° | 0.83" | 10.4" |
| February | 30.2° | 12.2° | 21.2° | 0.87" | 8.9" |
| March | 42.8° | 24.3° | 33.5° | 1.67" | 7.4" |
| April | 59.4° | 36.3° | 47.8° | 3.30" | 3.5" |
| May | 72.5° | 48.7° | 60.6° | 4.27" | 0.1" |
| June | 81.7° | 59.5° | 70.6° | 5.26" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.1° | 62.6° | 73.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.6° | 59.8° | 70.7° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.9° | 51.6° | 63.7° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.5° | 39.2° | 50.4° | 2.56" | 0.4" |
| November | 44.2° | 26.4° | 35.3° | 1.47" | 4.8" |
| December | 30.4° | 14.3° | 22.4° | 1.12" | 10.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Center city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Lewisville city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Madelia city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Garden City CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
| Amboy city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Lake Crystal city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2701310756. • 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.