Washington TownshipMN
A town of 799.
Is Washington Township a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Bur Oak Wildlife Management Area, at 204 acres. Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
799 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Washington Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Washington 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 Washington Township.
More of Washington Township’s residents are 65 or older than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
44% of Washington Township adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. The town’s age of the median resident stands at 53.8 years, above both Minnesota’s towns (39.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). It has grown 2.7% since 2020, to 799 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Washington Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.8 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 29% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 44% | 33% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 19% | 23% | 22% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.7 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Washington Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.5% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.2% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.7% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.1% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.5% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.3% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.2% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.2% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 21.2% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Washington Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
The top destinations are Mankato (19%), St. Peter (17%) and North Mankato (9%). Washington Township had 52 jobs in 2023, down 40 from 2013. Its typical household income stands at $121,000, where Minnesota’s towns sit at $90,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Among residents in the town, 4.1% live below the poverty line.
| Washington Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.3% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 11% | 14% | 11% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Washington Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 82°; in January, nights fall to 6°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Washington Township is
In Washington Township, 76% of adults had a checkup this year. Against the Minnesota average, Washington Township comes out ahead on 6 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 2. 14% of adults in Washington Township report frequent mental distress; 30% sleep under 7 hours.
| Washington Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| What stands out | Washington Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.3% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9% | 11.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 8.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Washington Township is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 58% of U.S. communities. Nearly half of Washington Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 15%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bur Oak Wildlife Management Area | — | 204 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Washington Township
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Washington Township
About 4 of every 100 Washington Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Washington Township for work
Where Washington Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Washington Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Washington Township is a township in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 797 at the 2000 census. Washington Township was organized in 1858, taking its name from Lake Washington.
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- Area
- 15 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,060 ft
Questions about Washington Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Washington Township, MN a good place to live?
Washington Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.