Champion township, Minnesota
Champion township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Champion township is a geographic entity located in Wilkin County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 52. The land area covers 32.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 52 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52 yrs | ±8.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 24 | ±17 | 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 | 24 | ±17 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 24 | ±17 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $96,200 | ±$33,754 |
| 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 | $56,818 | ±$5,802 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,968 | ±$10,904 |
| Poverty Rate | 20% | ±16.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% | ±10.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 26 | ±24 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.7% | ±37.5% |
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 CHAMPION
GUS Population: 51 (2024)
ID: 129120
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
2931 480TH ST, CAMPBELL MN 56522-9104
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GUS Population: 6,268 (2024)
ID: 167384
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
300 5TH ST S, BRECKENRIDGE MN 56520-1918
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | FERGUS FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BRECKENRIDGE, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | BRECKENRIDGE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BRECKENRIDGE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CAMPBELL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CAMPBELL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Wahpeton, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fairmount, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fairmount, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Wahpeton, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College
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College | 18.9 mi away | 1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537-1000 |
2187361500
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ELBOW LAKE: THORSON MEM LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 117 CENTRAL AVENUE, ELBOW LAKE, MN, 56531 |
(218) 685-6850
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North Dakota State College of Science
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College | 19.4 mi away | 800 N 6th St, Wahpeton, ND, 58076-0002 |
7016712403
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BRECKENRIDGE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 205 7TH ST N, BRECKENRIDGE, MN, 56520 |
(218) 643-2113
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LEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 417 2ND AVE N, WAHPETON, ND, 58075 | — |
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FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 205 EAST HAMPDEN AVE, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537 |
(218) 739-9387
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WHEATON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 901 1ST AVENUE N, WHEATON, MN, 56296 |
(320) 563-8487
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VIKING LIBRARY SYSTEM BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 1915 FIR AVENUE WEST, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537 |
(218) 793-5286
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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 WHITE ROCK DAM, MN US, located 18.2 miles from Champion township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.9° | 0.7° | 10.3° | 0.59" | 4.9" |
| February | 24.4° | 4.5° | 14.4° | 0.64" | 9.0" |
| March | 36.8° | 18.6° | 27.7° | 1.11" | 5.4" |
| April | 53.5° | 32.6° | 43.0° | 2.27" | 4.4" |
| May | 68.7° | 45.8° | 57.3° | 2.91" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.1° | 56.7° | 66.9° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 61.2° | 71.3° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.7° | 57.7° | 68.7° | 2.42" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.3° | 48.5° | 60.4° | 2.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.1° | 35.6° | 46.4° | 2.43" | 0.6" |
| November | 39.2° | 21.9° | 30.6° | 0.97" | 1.7" |
| December | 25.1° | 8.2° | 16.6° | 0.74" | 9.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua city | City | 2.4 mi | — |
| Tintah city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Campbell city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Doran city | City | 11.0 mi | — |
| Wendell city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
| Fairmount city | City | 13.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2716710828. • 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.