Ellington township, Minnesota
Ellington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ellington township is a geographic entity located in Dodge County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 211. The land area covers 36.04 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 211 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs | ±4.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 101 | ±20 | 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 | 111 | ±21 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 101 | ±20 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $355,300 | ±$52,469 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | ±$839 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,708 | ±$22,236 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,077 | ±$8,980 |
| Poverty Rate | 10% | ±7.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 26 | ±21 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 145 | ±42 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.1% | ±6% |
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 ELLINGTON
GUS Population: 213 (2024)
ID: 128869
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
53288 110TH AVE, KENYON MN 55946-4330
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GUS Population: 21,242 (2024)
ID: 204732
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
721 MAIN ST N, DEPT 31, MANTORVILLE MN 55955
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | OWATONNA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-08 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | FARIBAULT, 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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Nova Academy of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 23.7 mi away | 5979 Bandel Road, Rochester, MN, 55901 |
5072806910
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WEST CONCORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 180 E MAIN STREET, WEST CONCORD, MN, 55985 |
(507) 527-2668
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Carleton College
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College | 23.7 mi away | One North College Street, Northfield, MN, 55057 |
5072224000
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KENYON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 709 2ND STREET, KENYON, MN, 55946 |
(507) 789-6821
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St Olaf College
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College | 24.2 mi away | 1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057-1098 |
5077862222
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DODGE CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 13 1ST AVENUE NW, DODGE CENTER, MN, 55927 |
(507) 374-2275
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OWATONNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 105 N ELM AVENUE, OWATONNA, MN, 55060 |
(507) 444-2460
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KASSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 607 FIRST STREET NW, KASSON, MN, 55944 |
(507) 634-7615
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PINE ISLAND: VAN HORN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 115 SE 3RD STREET, PINE ISLAND, MN, 55963 |
(507) 356-8558
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FARIBAULT: BUCKHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 11 DIVISION STREET EAST, FARIBAULT, MN, 55021 |
(507) 334-2089
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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 OWATONNA, MN US, located 12.8 miles from Ellington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2° | 5.1° | 13.7° | 0.87" | 9.5" |
| February | 26.8° | 9.2° | 18.0° | 0.89" | 10.2" |
| March | 39.6° | 21.8° | 30.7° | 1.99" | 6.8" |
| April | 55.3° | 34.2° | 44.8° | 3.18" | 2.6" |
| May | 67.7° | 46.6° | 57.1° | 4.61" | 0.5" |
| June | 78.3° | 58.0° | 68.1° | 5.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 62.0° | 71.8° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 59.6° | 69.5° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.8° | 51.4° | 62.1° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 37.9° | 48.3° | 2.48" | 0.3" |
| November | 41.6° | 25.1° | 33.3° | 1.65" | 3.1" |
| December | 27.9° | 12.7° | 20.3° | 1.08" | 11.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Concord city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Claremont city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Kenyon city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Dodge Center city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Mantorville city | City | 12.8 mi | — |
| Owatonna city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2703918764. • 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.