Poppleton TownshipMN
Settled in 1899, this town now has 131 residents.
Is Poppleton Township a good place to live?
Poppleton Township’s January low is -5°F, below both the Minnesota town median (6°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Poppleton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
131 people, and everyone knows the way
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Moving to Poppleton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Poppleton Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Poppleton Township.
Poppleton Township has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
On expected storm and flood damage, Poppleton Township sits above nearly four fifths of U.S. communities. 48% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 18%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
More children than Minnesota overall
Poppleton Township is shrinking: down 4.4% since 2020, to 131 residents (2025 estimate). Children under 18 are 33% of residents (23% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (22% statewide). Also worth knowing: the midpoint age locally is 34.8 years. Here, 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 39% in Minnesota as a whole.
| Poppleton Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Poppleton Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 23% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.2% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.3% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 3.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.7% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.3% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.5% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 32.8% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.4% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Poppleton Township
The town’s typical July afternoon high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Poppleton Township is
For adults in Poppleton Township, the share who have diabetes is 12%. This Minnesota town beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. Among adults locally, 31% sleep under 7 hours and 35% have high blood pressure.
| Poppleton Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 31% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 75% | 79% |
| What stands out | Poppleton Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.2% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1.6% of Poppleton Township is conserved land
There are 14 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 2 acres in Poppleton Township.
| Poppleton Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.6% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lancaster City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Poppleton Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Poppleton Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Poppleton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Poppleton Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Poppleton Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 123 at the 2000 census. Poppleton Township was organized in 1893, and named for the numerous poplar trees within its borders.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 942 ft
Questions about Poppleton Township
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Is Poppleton Township, MN a good place to live?
Poppleton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.