Merton township, Minnesota
Merton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Merton township is a geographic entity located in Steele County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 350. The land area covers 35.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 350 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±18.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 131 | ±27 | 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 | 152 | ±33 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 131 | ±27 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21 | ±17 |
| Median Home Value | $356,000 | ±$50,398 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,292 | ±$799 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,292 | ±$13,918 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,542 | ±$9,492 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 25 | ±17 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7% | ±6.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 173 | ±50 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.1% | ±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 MERTON
GUS Population: 348 (2024)
ID: 168451
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
2962 NE 67TH AVE, OWATONNA MN 55060-6123
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GUS Population: 37,434 (2024)
ID: 184136
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 890, OWATONNA MN 55060-0890
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | FARIBAULT, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | OWATONNA, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | FARIBAULT, 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 |
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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Carleton College
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College | 22.2 mi away | One North College Street, Northfield, MN, 55057 |
5072224000
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OWATONNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 105 N ELM AVENUE, OWATONNA, MN, 55060 |
(507) 444-2460
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St Olaf College
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College | 22.4 mi away | 1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057-1098 |
5077862222
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WEST CONCORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 180 E MAIN STREET, WEST CONCORD, MN, 55985 |
(507) 527-2668
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KENYON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 709 2ND STREET, KENYON, MN, 55946 |
(507) 789-6821
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FARIBAULT: BUCKHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 11 DIVISION STREET EAST, FARIBAULT, MN, 55021 |
(507) 334-2089
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DODGE CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 13 1ST AVENUE NW, DODGE CENTER, MN, 55927 |
(507) 374-2275
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KASSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 607 FIRST STREET NW, KASSON, MN, 55944 |
(507) 634-7615
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BLOOMING PRAIRIE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 138 HIGHWAY AVE SOUTH, BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN, 55917 |
(507) 583-7750
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LIBRARY OASIS
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 1651 JEFFERSON PARKWAY, NORTHFIELD, MN, 55057 |
(507) 645-6606
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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 8.0 miles from Merton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Owatonna city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Medford city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| West Concord city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Kenyon city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Nerstrand city | City | 13.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2714741840. • 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.