Folsom township, Minnesota
Folsom township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Folsom township is a geographic entity located in Traverse County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 107. The land area covers 19.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 107 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.8 yrs | ±7.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 37 | ±18 | 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 | 95 | ±28 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 37 | ±18 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 58 | ±23 |
| Median Home Value | $233,300 | ±$36,611 |
| 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 | $124,375 | ±$47,098 |
| Per Capita Income | $61,658 | ±$24,295 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | ±6.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9 | ±6 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±18.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 54 | ±25 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±15.8% |
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 FOLSOM
GUS Population: 108 (2024)
ID: 107189
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
19 3RD ST. S., BROWNS VALLEY MN 56219
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COUNTY OF TRAVERSE
GUS Population: 3,134 (2024)
ID: 128644
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
702 2ND AVE N, WHEATON MN 56296-1460
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BROWNS VALLEY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BROWNS VALLEY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CLINTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CLINTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WHEATON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sisseton, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Sisseton, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Agency Village, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Sisseton, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | WHEATON, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sisseton Wahpeton College
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College | 13.6 mi away | 12572 BIA Rd 700, Sisseton, SD, 57262 |
60569839661100
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BROWNS VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 15 3RD STREET S, BROWNS VALLEY, MN, 56219 |
(320) 695-2318
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SISSETON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 305 E MAPLE ST, SISSETON, SD, 57262 |
(605) 698-7391
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SISSETON WAHPETON COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | BIA ROAD 700, SISSETON, SD, 57262 |
(605) 698-3966
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WILMOT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 602 MAIN STREET, WILMOT, SD, 57279 |
(605) 938-5698
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GRACEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 415 STUDDART AVENUE, GRACEVILLE, MN, 56240 |
(320) 748-7332
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WHEATON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 901 1ST AVENUE N, WHEATON, MN, 56296 |
(320) 563-8487
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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 BROWNS VALLEY, MN US, located 2.5 miles from Folsom township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3° | 0.5° | 11.4° | 0.93" | 8.8" |
| February | 27.1° | 5.1° | 16.1° | 0.89" | 9.0" |
| March | 39.5° | 17.3° | 28.4° | 1.28" | 5.7" |
| April | 55.3° | 30.1° | 42.7° | 2.49" | 4.9" |
| May | 69.4° | 43.2° | 56.3° | 2.82" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.8° | 54.3° | 66.5° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.6° | 58.6° | 71.1° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.7° | 55.6° | 68.7° | 2.67" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.5° | 46.1° | 59.8° | 2.43" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.4° | 33.8° | 46.1° | 2.31" | 0.9" |
| November | 41.8° | 20.5° | 31.1° | 1.00" | 5.4" |
| December | 27.7° | 8.1° | 17.9° | 0.81" | 9.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Valley city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Beardsley city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Peever town | Town | 9.7 mi | — |
| Peever Flats CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
| Barry city | City | 12.1 mi | — |
| Sisseton city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2715521554. • 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.