Wilmington township, Minnesota
Wilmington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wilmington township is a geographic entity located in Houston County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 420. The land area covers 35.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 420 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs | ±11.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 170 | ±31 | 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 | 176 | ±33 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 170 | ±31 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6 | ±9 |
| Median Home Value | $363,300 | ±$144,974 |
| Median Gross Rent | $608 | ±$46 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,000 | ±$19,357 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,050 | ±$12,320 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 11 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 212 | ±40 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.9% | ±2.4% |
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 WILMINGTON
GUS Population: 419 (2024)
ID: 167967
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
20456 OLD 76 RD, CALEDONIA MN 55921-5710
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GUS Population: 18,352 (2024)
ID: 167359
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR
304 S MARSHALL ST, STE 116, CALEDONIA MN 55921
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CALEDONIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CALEDONIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CALEDONIA, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 04-12 | CALEDONIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MABEL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MABEL, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | New Albin, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | SPRING GROVE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | SPRING GROVE, MN | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-13 | CALEDONIA, 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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Luther College
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College | 19.7 mi away | 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101-1045 |
5633872000
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SPRING GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 172 WEST MAIN, SPRING GROVE, MN, 55974 |
(507) 498-5800
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Viterbo University
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College | 24.3 mi away | 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI, 54601-8804 |
6087963001
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CALEDONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 231 E MAIN STREET, CALEDONIA, MN, 55921 |
(507) 725-2671
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Western Technical College
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College | 24.9 mi away | 400 7th St. North, La Crosse, WI, 54601 |
6087859200
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MABEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 110 E. NEWBURG, MABEL, MN, 55954 |
(507) 493-5336
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NEW ALBIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 176 ELM ST NE, NEW ALBIN, IA, 52160 |
(563) 544-4747
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HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 202 EAST CEDAR STREET, HOUSTON, MN, 55943 |
(507) 896-7323
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ROBEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 401 FIRST AVE NW, WAUKON, IA, 52172 |
(563) 568-4424
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HOKAH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 57 MAIN, HOKAH, MN, 55941 |
(507) 894-2665
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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 CALEDONIA, MN US, located 7.2 miles from Wilmington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4° | 7.7° | 16.1° | 1.12" | 10.4" |
| February | 29.0° | 11.3° | 20.1° | 1.16" | 10.6" |
| March | 41.3° | 22.9° | 32.1° | 2.00" | 7.4" |
| April | 55.7° | 35.0° | 45.3° | 3.96" | 3.2" |
| May | 67.8° | 47.4° | 57.6° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.3° | 58.0° | 67.7° | 6.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.2° | 61.7° | 71.4° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.1° | 59.3° | 69.2° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.1° | 50.7° | 61.4° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 38.6° | 48.7° | 2.96" | 0.3" |
| November | 42.7° | 26.4° | 34.5° | 1.80" | 2.8" |
| December | 29.8° | 14.8° | 22.3° | 1.60" | 10.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| Eitzen city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Caledonia city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Mabel city | City | 10.6 mi | — |
| New Albin city | City | 13.7 mi | — |
| Houston city | City | 15.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2705570564. • 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.