Collinwood township, Minnesota
Collinwood township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Collinwood township is a geographic entity located in Meeker County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,213. The land area covers 31.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,213 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs | ±8.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 432 | ±66 | 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 | 509 | ±77 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 432 | ±66 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 77 | ±42 |
| Median Home Value | $371,000 | ±$33,085 |
| 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 | $88,958 | ±$14,110 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,665 | ±$5,393 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 38 | ±22 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 537 | ±92 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.6% | ±5.7% |
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 COLLINWOOD
GUS Population: 1,206 (2024)
ID: 168134
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
21638 728TH AVE, DASSEL MN 55325-3626
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GUS Population: 23,491 (2024)
ID: 167369
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
325 N SIBLEY AVE, LITCHFIELD MN 55355
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | HOWARD LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COKATO, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | HUTCHINSON, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | HUTCHINSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | DASSEL, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | COKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | COKATO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | COKATO, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | HOWARD LAKE, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | WINSTED, 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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DASSEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 460 THIRD ST. N., DASSEL, MN, 55325 |
(320) 275-3756
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COKATO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 175 4TH STREET WEST, COKATO, MN, 55321 |
(320) 286-5760
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HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 50 HASSAN STREET SE, HUTCHINSON, MN, 55350 |
(320) 587-2368
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LITCHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 216 MARSHALL AVENUE NORTH, LITCHFIELD, MN, 55355 |
(320) 693-2483
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HOWARD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 817 8TH AVE, HOWARD LAKE, MN, 55349 |
(320) 543-2020
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WINSTED PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 180 MAIN AVENUE W, WINSTED, MN, 55395 |
(320) 485-3909
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ANNANDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 30 CEDAR STREET EAST, ANNANDALE, MN, 55302 |
(320) 274-8448
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GROVE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 210 ATLANTIC AVENUE W, GROVE CITY, MN, 56243 |
(320) 857-2550
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COSMOS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 230 MILKY WAY STREET S, COSMOS, MN, 56228 |
(320) 440-1012
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KIMBALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 51 SPRUCE AVENUE WEST, KIMBALL, MN, 55353 |
(320) 398-3915
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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 DASSEL 3SE, MN US, located 2.5 miles from Collinwood township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0° | 2.0° | 11.5° | 0.58" | 5.6" |
| February | 26.0° | 5.8° | 15.9° | 0.85" | 11.4" |
| March | 39.0° | 19.3° | 29.2° | 1.38" | 6.0" |
| April | 54.8° | 33.8° | 44.3° | 2.70" | 5.1" |
| May | 68.4° | 47.1° | 57.8° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 58.1° | 68.0° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.3° | 62.0° | 72.1° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 59.5° | 69.7° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.1° | 50.6° | 61.8° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.1° | 37.1° | 47.6° | 2.47" | 0.7" |
| November | 40.8° | 23.4° | 32.1° | 1.25" | 2.9" |
| December | 26.4° | 10.9° | 18.7° | 0.85" | 9.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dassel city | City | 3.8 mi | — |
| Darwin city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Cokato city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Hutchinson city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Silver Lake city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
| Cedar Mills city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2709312628. • 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.