Sinclair township, Minnesota
Sinclair township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sinclair township is a geographic entity located in Clearwater County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 146. The land area covers 34.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 146 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ±26.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 34 | ±13 | 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 | 119 | ±33 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 34 | ±13 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 85 | ±31 |
| Median Home Value | $333,300 | ±$47,113 |
| 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 | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $41,420 | ±$18,145 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±10.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±26.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 38 | ±13 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
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 SINCLAIR
GUS Population: 146 (2024)
ID: 167864
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
23863 NELS OLSON LAKE RD, CLEARBROOK MN 56634-4039
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GUS Population: 8,630 (2024)
ID: 167354
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR
213 MAIN AVENUE NORTH, BAGLEY MN 56621
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BAGLEY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BAGLEY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BAGLEY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CLEARBROOK, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CLEARBROOK, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-07 | RED LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BEMIDJI, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | RED LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | RED LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | RED LAKE, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 5 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Red Lake Nation College
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College | 16.7 mi away | 15480 Migizi Drive, Red Lake, MN, 56671-0000 |
2186792860
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BAGLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 79 SPENCER AVENUE SW, BAGLEY, MN, 56621 |
(218) 694-6201
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Bemidji State University
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College | 23.2 mi away | 1500 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 |
8004752001
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BEMIDJI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.2 mi away | 509 AMERICA AVENUE, BEMIDJI, MN, 56601 |
(218) 751-3963
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FOSSTON LIBRARY
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Library | 24.5 mi away | 403 FOSS AVE N, FOSSTON, MN, 56542 |
(218) 435-1320
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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 INDIAN AGCY, MN US, located 16.3 miles from Sinclair township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0° | -2.7° | 6.6° | 1.03" | — |
| February | 20.9° | 0.7° | 10.8° | 0.55" | — |
| March | 34.0° | 14.8° | 24.4° | 0.81" | — |
| April | 47.9° | 29.1° | 38.5° | 1.28" | — |
| May | 62.3° | 43.1° | 52.7° | 2.91" | — |
| June | 71.9° | 54.4° | 63.1° | 3.61" | — |
| July | 76.6° | 59.7° | 68.1° | 3.51" | — |
| August | 75.6° | 57.4° | 66.5° | 2.78" | — |
| September | 65.8° | 48.0° | 56.9° | 2.50" | — |
| October | 51.3° | 35.6° | 43.4° | 2.34" | — |
| November | 34.4° | 20.6° | 27.5° | 1.05" | — |
| December | 21.4° | 5.9° | 13.6° | 0.40" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Clearbrook city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Shevlin city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
| Gonvick city | City | 12.4 mi | — |
| Little Rock CDP | CDP | 13.4 mi | — |
| Solway city | City | 13.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2702960502. • 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.