Linden township, Minnesota
Linden township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Linden township is a geographic entity located in Brown County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 284. The land area covers 35.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 284 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±8.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 136 | ±59 | 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 | 143 | ±60 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 136 | ±59 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7 | ±9 |
| Median Home Value | $291,300 | ±$20,573 |
| 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 | $94,375 | ±$54,375 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,734 | ±$7,266 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5 | ±5 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 190 | ±68 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±19.2% |
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 LINDEN
GUS Population: 287 (2024)
ID: 128825
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: LINDEN TOWNSHIP CLERK
13607 112TH AVENUE, HANSKA MN 56041
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GUS Population: 25,710 (2024)
ID: 184141
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
14 S STATE ST, NEW ULM MN 56073-3154
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | SAINT JAMES, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | NEW ULM, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | NEW ULM, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | LAKE CRYSTAL, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | LAKE CRYSTAL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | LAKE CRYSTAL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LAKE CRYSTAL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MADELIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MADELIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW ULM, 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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Martin Luther College
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College | 11.0 mi away | 1995 Luther Ct, New Ulm, MN, 56073-3965 |
5073548221211
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HANSKA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 109 BROADWAY STREET, HANSKA, MN, 56041 |
(507) 439-7323
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South Central College
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College | 19.2 mi away | 1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN, 56003-1920 |
5073897200
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MADELIA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 23 1ST STREET, MADELIA, MN, 56062 |
(507) 642-3511
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Minnesota State University-Mankato
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College | 21.5 mi away | South Rd and Ellis Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 |
5073891866
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LAKE CRYSTAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 100 ROBINSON STREET, LAKE CRYSTAL, MN, 56055 |
(507) 726-2726
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Bethany Lutheran College
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College | 22.0 mi away | 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 |
5073447000
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NEW ULM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 17 NORTH BROADWAY, NEW ULM, MN, 56073 |
(507) 359-8331
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ST. JAMES-WATONWAN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 125 5TH STREET S, ST JAMES, MN, 56081 |
(507) 375-1278
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LEWISVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 105 LEWIS STREET WEST, LEWISVILLE, MN, 56060 |
(507) 435-2781
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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 NEW ULM 3SE, MN US, located 10.1 miles from Linden township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0° | 3.6° | 13.3° | 0.84" | — |
| February | 27.4° | 6.6° | 17.0° | 0.92" | — |
| March | 39.9° | 20.3° | 30.1° | 1.83" | — |
| April | 55.7° | 33.1° | 44.4° | 3.09" | — |
| May | 68.2° | 46.0° | 57.1° | 4.54" | — |
| June | 78.1° | 56.8° | 67.5° | 5.07" | — |
| July | 81.4° | 60.5° | 71.0° | 3.91" | — |
| August | 79.3° | 58.4° | 68.9° | 4.13" | — |
| September | 72.9° | 49.5° | 61.2° | 3.24" | — |
| October | 58.9° | 36.3° | 47.6° | 2.59" | — |
| November | 42.3° | 23.2° | 32.8° | 1.57" | — |
| December | 28.2° | 11.5° | 19.9° | 1.11" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanska city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Searles CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Madelia city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| La Salle city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Courtland city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Lake Crystal city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2701537214. • 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.