Kingston township, Minnesota
Kingston township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Kingston township is a geographic entity located in Meeker County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,279. The land area covers 51.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,279 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs | ±6.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 437 | ±65 | 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 | 589 | ±89 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 437 | ±65 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 152 | ±60 |
| Median Home Value | $364,300 | ±$22,814 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,425 | ±$352 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,861 | ±$26,401 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,302 | ±$5,478 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 95 | ±47 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ±6.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 654 | ±120 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±18.4% |
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 KINGSTON
GUS Population: 1,272 (2024)
ID: 168139
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
35359 732ND AVE, KIMBALL MN 55353
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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 | 07-12 | KIMBALL, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | HOWARD LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ANNANDALE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ANNANDALE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ANNANDALE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COKATO, 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 |
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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Rasmussen University-Minnesota
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College | 23.6 mi away | 226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, 56301-3713 |
3202515600
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KIMBALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 51 SPRUCE AVENUE WEST, KIMBALL, MN, 55353 |
(320) 398-3915
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College of Saint Benedict
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College | 23.8 mi away | 37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN, 56374 |
3203635011
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DASSEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 460 THIRD ST. N., DASSEL, MN, 55325 |
(320) 275-3756
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Saint Cloud State University
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College | 24.7 mi away | 720 Fourth Ave. South, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4498 |
3203080121
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ANNANDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 30 CEDAR STREET EAST, ANNANDALE, MN, 55302 |
(320) 274-8448
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Model College of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 24.8 mi away | 201 Eighth Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4332 |
3202534222101
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LITCHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 216 MARSHALL AVENUE NORTH, LITCHFIELD, MN, 55355 |
(320) 693-2483
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COKATO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 175 4TH STREET WEST, COKATO, MN, 55321 |
(320) 286-5760
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HOWARD LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 817 8TH AVE, HOWARD LAKE, MN, 55349 |
(320) 543-2020
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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 KIMBALL 3N, MN US, located 9.5 miles from Kingston township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8° | 2.6° | 11.2° | 0.76" | — |
| February | 24.7° | 6.3° | 15.5° | 0.86" | — |
| March | 37.2° | 18.7° | 27.9° | 1.72" | — |
| April | 53.2° | 31.9° | 42.6° | 2.79" | — |
| May | 66.1° | 45.0° | 55.5° | 4.07" | — |
| June | 75.6° | 55.2° | 65.4° | 4.33" | — |
| July | 79.3° | 59.9° | 69.6° | 4.12" | — |
| August | 77.5° | 57.3° | 67.4° | 3.94" | — |
| September | 70.7° | 48.9° | 59.8° | 3.12" | — |
| October | 56.0° | 36.9° | 46.4° | 2.74" | — |
| November | 39.3° | 22.6° | 31.0° | 1.35" | — |
| December | 25.3° | 10.7° | 18.0° | 1.00" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston city | City | 1.7 mi | — |
| Kimball city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| South Haven city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Watkins city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Dassel city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Fairhaven CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2709333362. • 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.