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East Chain township

County:
Martin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.366
State:
Minnesota

East Chain township is located in Martin County, Minnesota. East Chain township has a 2026 population of 268. East Chain township is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -3.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 278 in 2020.

The median household income in East Chain township is $90,313 with a poverty rate of 3.81%. The median age in East Chain township is 38.5 years: 46.5 years for males, and 30.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.5 males.

268
Total Population
7.6
Density (mi²)
-3 -1.11%
Growth

East Chain township Population

East Chain township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026268-3-1.11%
2025271-3-1.09%
2024274-3-1.08%
202327710.36%
2022276-4-1.43%
202128020.72%
2020278-1-0.36%
2019282-2-0.7%
2018284-1-0.35%
2017285-1-0.35%
2016286-1-0.35%
2015287-1-0.35%
2014288-4-1.37%
2013292-1-0.34%
201229300%
2011293-3-1.01%
2010295-1-0.34%

Median Age

Overall: 38.5 years
Female: 30.5 years
Male: 46.5 years

East Chain township Adults

There are 196 adults, (57 of whom are seniors) in East Chain township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 142 (49.1%)
Male: 147 (50.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Chain township includes 97.58% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White28297.58%
Black or African American62.08%
Two or more races10.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White28297.58%
Black or African American62.08%
Two or more races10.35%

East Chain township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Chain township 's average per capita income is $53,750. Household income levels show a median of $90,313. The poverty rate stands at 3.81%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$145,125-
Families$143,750$126,442
Households$90,313$108,792
Non Families$82,708$68,892

$53,750

Average Income

$90,313

Median Household Income

3.81%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)