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A town of 537.
Leven Township’s median age is 56.3 years, above both Minnesota’s towns (39.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 274 in Minnesota we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Leven Township. Daniel Pennie House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Leven Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1968 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Ordered by what stands out in Leven Township.
People 65 and older are 36% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide). 20% of Leven Township residents are under 18, against 23% in Minnesota’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
| Leven Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 33% | 29% |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.5 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Leven Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.5% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 28.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.5% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.5% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 21.4% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.9% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.6% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Leven Township for work: only 0% work in town. 5.3% of Leven Township residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Glenwood (21%), Alexandria (16%) and Glenwood Township (6%).
| Leven Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Leven Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Leven Township’s July high is 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Leven Township beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 27% of adults feel lonely in Leven Township.
| Leven Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Leven Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 58% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Volkman Wildlife Management Area, Southwest Unit | — | 152 |
| 2. Volkman Wildlife Management Area, North Central Unit | — | 77 |
| 3. Volkman Wildlife Management Area, Northeast Unit | — | 44 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Leven Township
About 1 of every 100 Leven Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Leven Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Minnesota, United States
Leven Township is a township in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 536 at the 2020 census. The township, as well as Lake Leven within its borders, were named after Loch Leven in Scotland, where one of the area's early pioneers grew up.
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Leven Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.