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Shell Lake township

County:
Becker County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
28.515
State:
Minnesota

Shell Lake township is located in Becker County, Minnesota. Shell Lake township has a 2026 population of 298. Shell Lake township is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 291 in 2020.

The median household income in Shell Lake township is $61,875 with a poverty rate of 15.07%. The median age in Shell Lake township is 54.5 years: 58.3 years for males, and 52.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.1 males.

298
Total Population
10
Density (mi²)
2 0.68%
Growth

Shell Lake township Population

Shell Lake township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202629820.68%
202529620.68%
202429420.68%
202329200%
202229200%
202129210.34%
202029110.34%
201931310.32%
201831241.3%
201730830.98%
201630541.33%
201530120.67%
201429900%
201329931.01%
201229610.34%
201129520.68%
201029300%

Median Age

Overall: 54.5 years
Female: 52.6 years
Male: 58.3 years

Shell Lake township Adults

There are 301 adults, (108 of whom are seniors) in Shell Lake township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 194 (53.2%)
Male: 171 (46.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Shell Lake township includes 92.33% White, 3.29% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White33792.33%
Other race123.29%
Two or more races123.29%
Native American41.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White33792.33%
Other race123.29%
Two or more races123.29%
Native American41.1%

Shell Lake township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Shell Lake township 's average per capita income is $55,972. Household income levels show a median of $61,875. The poverty rate stands at 15.07%.

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
Families$91,875$100,715
Married Families$91,250-
Households$61,875$82,027
Non Families$42,500$51,706

$55,972

Average Income

$61,875

Median Household Income

15.07%

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)