Shelburne township, Minnesota
Shelburne township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Shelburne township is a geographic entity located in Lyon County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 195. The land area covers 34.98 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 195 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46 yrs | ±11.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 88 | ±39 | 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 | 88 | ±39 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 88 | ±39 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $255,000 | ±$174,419 |
| 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 | $147,800 | ±$11,356 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,386 | ±$10,854 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2 | ±3 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 147 | ±72 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.6% | ±15.3% |
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 SHELBURNE
GUS Population: 194 (2024)
ID: 168082
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
1364 110TH ST, RUTHTON MN 56170-1108
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GUS Population: 25,577 (2024)
ID: 167366
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
607 W MAIN ST, MARSHALL MN 56258-3099
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | LAKE BENTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LAKE BENTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LAKE BENTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LYND, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | LYND, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | LYND, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MARSHALL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | MARSHALL, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | MARSHALL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | MARSHALL, 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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Southwest Minnesota State University
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1501 State St, Marshall, MN, 56258-5468 |
5075377678
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TYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 230 TYLER STREET N, TYLER, MN, 56178 |
(507) 247-5556
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BALATON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 134 3RD STREET, BALATON, MN, 56115 |
(507) 734-2034
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LAKE BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 110 EAST BENTON ST, LAKE BENTON, MN, 56149 |
(507) 368-4641
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MARSHALL
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 201 C STREET, MARSHALL, MN, 56258 |
(507) 537-7003
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IVANHOE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 401 N HAROLD, IVANHOE, MN, 56142 |
(507) 694-1555
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TRACY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 189 3RD STREET, TRACY, MN, 56175 |
(507) 629-5548
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MINNEOTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 200 N JEFFERSON ST, MINNEOTA, MN, 56264 |
(507) 872-5473
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SLAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 2451 BROADWAY AV, SLAYTON, MN, 56172 |
(507) 836-8778
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PIPESTONE: MEINDERS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.1 mi away | 220 3RD AVE SE, PIPESTONE, MN, 56164 |
(507) 825-6714
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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 LAKE WILSON, MN US, located 17.4 miles from Shelburne township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.3° | 3.9° | 12.6° | 0.61" | 7.8" |
| February | 26.1° | 8.1° | 17.1° | 0.91" | 10.0" |
| March | 38.4° | 20.0° | 29.2° | 1.62" | 9.2" |
| April | 53.6° | 31.9° | 42.8° | 2.95" | 5.1" |
| May | 66.5° | 44.9° | 55.7° | 4.02" | 0.3" |
| June | 77.3° | 55.6° | 66.5° | 4.97" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.1° | 59.8° | 70.5° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.5° | 57.0° | 67.8° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.5° | 48.2° | 59.9° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.3° | 34.9° | 46.1° | 2.26" | 0.8" |
| November | 40.4° | 21.8° | 31.1° | 1.70" | 4.0" |
| December | 26.4° | 10.2° | 18.3° | 0.84" | 9.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Ruthton city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Tyler city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Russell city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Balaton city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Arco city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2708359440. • 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.