Sanders township, Minnesota
Sanders township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sanders township is a geographic entity located in Pennington County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 291. The land area covers 36.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 291 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 97 | ±26 | 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 | 115 | ±30 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 97 | ±26 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18 | ±15 |
| Median Home Value | $250,000 | ±$40,178 |
| 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 | $101,094 | ±$7,505 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,893 | ±$8,505 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | ±6.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±5.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 114 | ±31 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.8% | ±8.5% |
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 SANDERS
GUS Population: 290 (2024)
ID: 168254
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
13007 130TH ST NW, THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701-8736
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GUS Population: 13,652 (2024)
ID: 106735
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 616, THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701-0616
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | RED LAKE FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | RED LAKE FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 07-12 | RED LAKE FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PLUMMER, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | VIKING, 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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Northland Community and Technical College - Aerospace
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College | 5.9 mi away | 13892 Airport Drive, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701-8437 | — |
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THIEF RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 102 FIRST STREET EAST, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, 56701 |
(218) 681-4325
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Northland Community and Technical College
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College | 7.9 mi away | 1101 Hwy One East, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701 |
2187932800
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RED LAKE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 105 CHAMPAGNE AVENUE SW, RED LAKE FALLS, MN, 56750 |
(218) 253-2992
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University of Minnesota-Crookston
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College | 22.8 mi away | 2900 University Ave, Crookston, MN, 56716-5001 |
8008626466
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WARREN: GODEL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 23.2 mi away | 314 EAST JOHNSON, WARREN, MN, 56762 |
(218) 745-5465
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CROOKSTON LIBRARY
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Library | 24.4 mi away | 110 N ASH, CROOKSTON, MN, 56716 |
(218) 281-4522
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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 RED LAKE FALLS, MN US, located 12.8 miles from Sanders township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0° | -2.9° | 6.0° | 0.60" | 10.1" |
| February | 19.8° | 0.2° | 10.0° | 0.57" | 8.6" |
| March | 33.7° | 15.0° | 24.4° | 0.89" | 7.8" |
| April | 51.2° | 30.1° | 40.6° | 1.32" | 3.8" |
| May | 65.6° | 43.1° | 54.3° | 2.85" | 0.1" |
| June | 74.6° | 54.6° | 64.6° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.9° | 58.4° | 68.7° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.2° | 55.8° | 67.0° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.9° | 46.9° | 57.9° | 2.81" | 0.0" |
| October | 53.2° | 33.8° | 43.5° | 2.09" | 1.5" |
| November | 35.0° | 19.3° | 27.2° | 0.85" | 5.6" |
| December | 21.3° | 5.6° | 13.5° | 0.78" | 12.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Hilaire city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Thief River Falls city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Viking city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
| Red Lake Falls city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
| Plummer city | City | 16.0 mi | — |
| Holt city | City | 16.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2711358342. • 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.