Des Moines township, Minnesota
Des Moines township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Des Moines township is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 232. The land area covers 30.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 232 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 59.1 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 104 | ±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 | 109 | ±26 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 104 | ±24 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5 | ±7 |
| Median Home Value | $256,300 | ±$74,780 |
| 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 | $89,167 | ±$14,691 |
| Per Capita Income | $59,016 | ±$15,887 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±6.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 22 | ±16 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 120 | ±35 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.4% | ±9.9% |
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 DES MOINES
GUS Population: 234 (2024)
ID: 208545
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
51516 770TH ST, JACKSON MN 56143-3769
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GUS Population: 9,861 (2024)
ID: 106729
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR TREASURER
405 4TH ST, JACKSON MN 56143-1588
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HERON LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lake Park, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Lake Park, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | OKABENA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | JACKSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LAKEFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | JACKSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | LAKEFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | JACKSON, MN | |
| 5 Nearby | 2-13 | LAKEFIELD, 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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Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
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College Vocational | 14.9 mi away | 1543 18th Street, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360 |
7123360512
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JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 311 THIRD STREET, JACKSON, MN, 56143 |
(507) 847-4748
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Iowa Lakes Community College
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College | 19.7 mi away | 19 S 7th St, Estherville, IA, 51334-2295 |
7123622601
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LAKEFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 410 MAIN STREET, LAKEFIELD, MN, 56150 |
(507) 662-5782
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SPIRIT LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 702 16TH ST, SPIRIT LAKE, IA, 51360 |
(712) 336-2667
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WINDOM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 904 4TH AVENUE, WINDOM, MN, 56101 |
(507) 831-6131
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SHERBURN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 27 N. MAIN ST., SHERBURN, MN, 56171 |
(507) 764-7611
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HERON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 401 9TH STREET, HERON LAKE, MN, 56137 |
(507) 793-2641
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LAKE PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 905 S MARKET ST, LAKE PARK, IA, 51347 |
(712) 832-9505
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ARNOLDS PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 156 N HWY 71, ARNOLDS PARK, IA, 51331 |
(712) 332-2033
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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 LAKEFIELD 2NE, MN US, located 6.5 miles from Des Moines township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0° | 4.7° | 13.4° | 0.62" | 9.2" |
| February | 26.7° | 8.4° | 17.6° | 0.67" | 9.3" |
| March | 39.4° | 20.7° | 30.0° | 1.53" | 7.8" |
| April | 54.9° | 32.5° | 43.7° | 3.03" | 5.4" |
| May | 67.9° | 45.8° | 56.9° | 4.48" | 0.3" |
| June | 78.2° | 56.9° | 67.5° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 60.3° | 70.9° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.9° | 57.5° | 68.2° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.7° | 48.9° | 60.8° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 35.9° | 47.3° | 2.28" | 1.1" |
| November | 41.6° | 22.5° | 32.0° | 1.24" | 5.2" |
| December | 27.5° | 11.0° | 19.3° | 0.79" | 10.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Lakefield city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Alpha city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Orleans city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
| Fish Lake CDP | CDP | 14.1 mi | — |
| Okabena city | City | 14.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2706315769. • 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.