Swan River township, Minnesota
Swan River township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Swan River township is a geographic entity located in Morrison County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 731. The land area covers 37.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 731 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs | ±6.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 229 | ±52 | 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 | 245 | ±54 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 229 | ±52 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 16 | ±16 |
| Median Home Value | $305,600 | ±$35,912 |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | ±$40 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,625 | ±$9,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,028 | ±$4,048 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 61 | ±36 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 301 | ±62 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.2% | ±26% |
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 SWAN RIVER
GUS Population: 737 (2024)
ID: 168162
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
9231 110TH AVE, LITTLE FALLS MN 56345-4418
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GUS Population: 34,520 (2024)
ID: 184140
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR TREASURER
213 1ST AVE SE, LITTLE FALLS MN 56345-1468
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | HOLDINGFORD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LITTLE FALLS, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ROYALTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HOLDINGFORD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HOLDINGFORD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RANDALL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | LITTLE FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | LITTLE FALLS, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | LITTLE FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LITTLE FALLS, 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 Johns University
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College | 21.1 mi away | 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville, MN, 56321 |
3203632011
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LITTLE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 108 NE 3RD STREET, LITTLE FALLS, MN, 56345 |
(320) 632-9676
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College of Saint Benedict
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College | 23.0 mi away | 37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN, 56374 |
3203635011
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ROYALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 12 NORTH BIRCH STREET, ROYALTON, MN, 56373 |
(320) 584-8151
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St Cloud Technical and Community College
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College | 24.7 mi away | 1540 Northway Drive, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303-1240 |
3203085000
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UPSALA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 117 N MAIN STREET, UPSALA, MN, 56384 |
(320) 573-4282
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SWANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 213 DEGRAFF STREET, SWANVILLE, MN, 56382 |
(320) 547-2346
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GREY EAGLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 118 STATE STREET EAST, GREY EAGLE, MN, 56336 |
(320) 285-2505
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PIERZ PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 117 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PIERZ, MN, 56364 |
(320) 468-6486
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ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 400 RAILROAD AVENUE, ALBANY, MN, 56307 |
(320) 845-4843
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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 LITTLE FALLS 2NNE, MN US, located 9.5 miles from Swan River township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9° | 3.5° | 13.7° | 0.76" | 9.5" |
| February | 28.9° | 7.1° | 18.0° | 0.66" | 9.7" |
| March | 42.5° | 20.3° | 31.4° | 1.27" | 8.5" |
| April | 57.8° | 32.8° | 45.3° | 2.26" | 4.1" |
| May | 71.1° | 45.2° | 58.1° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 55.1° | 67.6° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 60.2° | 72.5° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 57.7° | 70.0° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.5° | 49.6° | 62.1° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.9° | 37.4° | 48.1° | 2.45" | 0.9" |
| November | 41.7° | 23.2° | 32.4° | 1.26" | 8.2" |
| December | 27.9° | 10.4° | 19.2° | 0.90" | 11.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobieski city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| Elmdale city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Bowlus city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Flensburg city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Upsala city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Royalton city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2709763760. • 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.