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West Heron Lake township

County:
Jackson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
27.123
State:
Minnesota

West Heron Lake township is located in Jackson County, Minnesota. West Heron Lake township has a 2026 population of 124. West Heron Lake township is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 126 in 2020.

The median household income in West Heron Lake township is $125,000 with a poverty rate of 9.78%. The median age in West Heron Lake township is 39 years: 39.2 years for males, and 21 years for females. For every 100 females there are 114.0 males.

124
Total Population
4.6
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.8%
Growth

West Heron Lake township Population

West Heron Lake township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026124-1-0.8%
2025125-1-0.79%
2024126-1-0.79%
202312700%
202212710.79%
202112600%
202012600%
2019153-1-0.65%
2018154-2-1.28%
201715631.96%
2016153-4-2.55%
2015157-3-1.88%
201416000%
2013160-1-0.62%
201216142.55%
2011157-24-13.26%
201015800%

Median Age

Overall: 39 years
Female: 21 years
Male: 39.2 years

West Heron Lake township Adults

There are 133 adults, (24 of whom are seniors) in West Heron Lake township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 86 (46.7%)
Male: 98 (53.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Heron Lake township includes 64.13% White, 35.87% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11864.13%
Other race6635.87%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race6635.87%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11864.13%

West Heron Lake township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Heron Lake township 's average per capita income is $66,250. Household income levels show a median of $125,000. The poverty rate stands at 9.78%.

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$126,591$174,115
Married Families$126,477-
Households$125,000$141,890
Non Families$38,958$70,272

$66,250

Average Income

$125,000

Median Household Income

9.78%

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)