St. Wendel township, Minnesota
St. Wendel township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
St. Wendel township is a geographic entity located in Stearns County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,210. The land area covers 35.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,210 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.1 yrs | ±8.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 951 | ±179 | 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 | 1,008 | ±179 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 951 | ±179 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 57 | ±43 |
| Median Home Value | $331,500 | ±$26,434 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,122 | ±$12 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,057 | ±$32,123 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,450 | ±$7,172 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 171 | ±98 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,270 | ±280 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.2% | ±8.6% |
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 ST WENDEL
GUS Population: 2,206 (2024)
ID: 168443
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ST WENDEL TOWNSHIP CLERK
PO BOX 297, SAINT JOSEPH MN 56374-0297
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GUS Population: 163,997 (2024)
ID: 193543
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT TO THE ADMNISTRATOR
705 COURTHOUSE SQ, SAINT CLOUD MN 56303-4701
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | SAINT CLOUD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | ALBANY, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | HOLDINGFORD, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | SARTELL, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | SAUK RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SAINT CLOUD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AVON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | ALBANY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALBANY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALBANY, 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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College of Saint Benedict
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College | 4.4 mi away | 37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN, 56374 |
3203635011
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WAITE PARK: AL RINGSMUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 253 N 5TH AV, WAITE PARK, MN, 56387 |
(320) 253-9359
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Saint Johns University
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College | 4.4 mi away | 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville, MN, 56321 |
3203632011
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ST. CLOUD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 1300 W. ST. GERMAIN ST., ST. CLOUD, MN, 56301 |
(320) 650-2500
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Rasmussen University-Minnesota
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College | 8.0 mi away | 226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, 56301-3713 |
3202515600
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ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 400 RAILROAD AVENUE, ALBANY, MN, 56307 |
(320) 845-4843
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St Cloud Technical and Community College
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College | 8.1 mi away | 1540 Northway Drive, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303-1240 |
3203085000
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COLD SPRING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 27 RED RIVER AVE S, COLD SPRING, MN, 56320 |
(320) 685-8281
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Model College of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 9.4 mi away | 201 Eighth Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301-4332 |
3202534222101
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ROYALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 12 NORTH BIRCH STREET, ROYALTON, MN, 56373 |
(320) 584-8151
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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 COLLEGEVILLE ST JOHN'S, MN US, located 4.4 miles from St. Wendel township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.8° | 3.8° | 12.3° | 0.82" | 11.2" |
| February | 26.1° | 7.8° | 17.0° | 0.89" | 10.2" |
| March | 38.7° | 20.2° | 29.5° | 1.72" | 10.1" |
| April | 54.1° | 33.1° | 43.6° | 2.72" | 6.6" |
| May | 67.3° | 46.0° | 56.6° | 3.96" | 0.1" |
| June | 76.6° | 55.9° | 66.3° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.9° | 60.8° | 70.9° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.4° | 58.8° | 68.6° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.5° | 50.7° | 60.6° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 55.8° | 37.9° | 46.8° | 2.75" | 0.7" |
| November | 38.9° | 24.1° | 31.5° | 1.63" | 8.0" |
| December | 25.7° | 10.9° | 18.3° | 1.00" | 10.5" |
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. Joseph city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| St. John's University CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Sartell city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Avon city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| St. Stephen city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Waite Park city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2714558198. • 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.