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East Chain township

County:
Martin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.366
State:
Minnesota

East Chain township is located in Martin County, Minnesota. East Chain township has a 2026 population of 274. East Chain township is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 278 in 2020.

The median household income in East Chain township is $89,375 with a poverty rate of 2.8%. The median age in East Chain township is 38 years: 46.5 years for males, and 27.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males.

274
Total Population
8
Density (mi²)
-3 -1.08%
Growth

East Chain township Population

East Chain township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of East Chain township includes 96.5% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (96.5%)

Black or African American (2.45%)

Two or more races (1.05%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White27696.5%
Black or African American72.45%
Two or more races31.05%

East Chain township Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

East Chain township's average per capita income is $52,143. Household income levels show a median of $89,375. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%.

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
Married Families$140,114-
Families$139,167$126,074
Households$89,375$108,780
Non Families$75,000$63,609

$52,143

Average Income

$89,375

Median Household Income

2.8%

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)