Silver Creek township, Minnesota
Silver Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Silver Creek township is a geographic entity located in Wright County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,620. The land area covers 35.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,620 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 910 | ±109 | 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 | 995 | ±119 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 910 | ±109 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 85 | ±53 |
| Median Home Value | $452,600 | ±$29,218 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,146 | ±$431 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $115,872 | ±$10,070 |
| Per Capita Income | $67,214 | ±$20,526 |
| Poverty Rate | 5% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 128 | ±69 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,210 | ±113 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±15.7% |
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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GUS Population: 2,605 (2024)
ID: 208574
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
3827 134TH STREET NW, MONTICELLO MN 55362
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GUS Population: 154,593 (2024)
ID: 106740
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BOARD CHAIRMAN
10 2ND ST NW, BUFFALO MN 55313-1371
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MONTICELLO, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | ALBERTVILLE, 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 | KG-08 | SAINT CLOUD, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BECKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | BECKER, 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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Saint Cloud State University
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College | 18.3 mi away | 720 Fourth Ave. South, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4498 |
3203080121
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BECKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 11500 SHERBURNE AVENUE, BECKER, MN, 55308 |
(763) 261-4454
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Model College of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 18.7 mi away | 201 Eighth Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4332 |
3202534222101
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CLEARWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 740 CLEARWATER CENTER, CLEARWATER, MN, 55320 |
(320) 558-6001
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Rasmussen University-Minnesota
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College | 19.5 mi away | 226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, 56301-3713 |
3202515600
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MONTICELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 200 WEST 6TH STREET, MONTICELLO, MN, 55362 |
(763) 295-2322
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St Cloud Technical and Community College
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College | 20.4 mi away | 1540 Northway Drive, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303-1240 |
3203085000
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ANNANDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 30 CEDAR STREET EAST, ANNANDALE, MN, 55302 |
(320) 274-8448
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College of Saint Benedict
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College | 24.0 mi away | 37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN, 56374 |
3203635011
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BIG LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 790 MINNESOTA AVENUE, BIG LAKE, MN, 55309 |
(763) 263-6445
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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 BUFFALO 2NE, MN US, located 10.6 miles from Silver Creek 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° | 2.7° | 12.0° | 0.69" | 7.3" |
| February | 26.5° | 7.4° | 17.0° | 1.02" | 8.0" |
| March | 39.2° | 20.9° | 30.0° | 1.43" | 6.8" |
| April | 54.3° | 34.6° | 44.4° | 2.57" | 2.6" |
| May | 67.3° | 46.6° | 56.9° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.8° | 56.8° | 66.8° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.9° | 61.2° | 71.0° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.6° | 58.7° | 68.7° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.1° | 50.5° | 60.8° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.6° | 37.4° | 47.0° | 2.51" | 0.2" |
| November | 40.3° | 24.4° | 32.3° | 1.52" | 5.6" |
| December | 26.7° | 10.9° | 18.8° | 1.14" | 9.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Becker city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Clearwater city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Maple Lake city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Monticello city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Clear Lake city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2717160340. • 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.