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Limestone Township, MN

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Township in Lincoln County, MN, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

125
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

29.7
years ∙ half population younger than 29.7, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
0%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Limestone Township is a township in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States.
Location
Township in Lincoln County, MN, US
Co-ordinates
DEC44.496103° N, 96.130082° W
DMS44° 29′ 45.97″ N, 96° 07′ 48.30″ W

Population Density & area

3.63/sq mi (1.4/km²)
Total Area
34.6 sq mi (89.6 km²)
Land Area
34.4 sq mi (89 km²) · 99.35%
Water Area
0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) · 0.65%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

47.2% male
Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%
males per 100 females
Limestone Township 89.4
Lincoln County 101.2
Minnesota 100.4

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Limestone Township 0%
Lincoln County 1.3%
Minnesota 8.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

29.7
years ∙ half population younger than 29.7, half older
Limestone Township
29.7
Lincoln County
45.6
Minnesota
38.8

Dependency ratio

Low High
95.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Limestone Township 95.3
Lincoln County 90
Minnesota 67.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 32% 22.5% 22.9%
Working age (18-64) 51.2% 52.6% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 16.8% 24.9% 17.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 95.3 90 67.1
Child dependency ratio 62.5 42.7 38.2
Old-age dependency ratio 32.8 47.3 28.9
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Other
0%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
0%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Limestone Township 0%
Lincoln County 11.9%
Minnesota 41%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Limestone Township population
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Hispanic or Latino 0% 2.6% 6.4%
Mexican 0% 1.3% 3.9%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.7% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.6% 2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 100% 97.4% 93.6%
One race 100% 95% 89.1%
White 100% 93.8% 75.9%
Black or African American 0% 0.1% 6.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.7%
Asian 0% 0.7% 5.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.2% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 2.4% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

66.7% family
Family 66.7%
Non family 33.3%
% family households
Limestone Township 66.7%
Lincoln County 63.8%
Minnesota 62.3%

Average household size

2.31
persons per household
Limestone Township
2.31
Lincoln County
2.22
Minnesota
2.43

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Limestone Township population
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Total households 54 2,445 2,307,955
Average houshold size 2.31 2.22 2.43
Family households 36 1,559 1,438,404
Average family size 2.97 2.79 3.04
Married couple family 32 1,335 1,129,003
Other families 4 224 309,401
Male householder 0 78 102,922
Female householder 4 146 206,479
Non-family households 18 886 869,551
One-person households 18 789 686,475
Male householder 2 396 320,418
Senior (65+) living alone 0 144 97,557
Female householder 16 393 366,057
Senior (65+) living alone 9 255 186,557
Other living arrangements 0 97 183,076

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

63
housing units
Limestone Township 63
Lincoln County 3,045
Minnesota 2,545,030

Occupancy status

85.7% occupied
Occupied 85.7%
Vacant 14.3%
vacancy rate
Limestone Township 14.3%
Lincoln County 19.7%
Minnesota 9.3%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

100%
Single family houses
Single family houses
100%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1974
Half of houses were built before 1974, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
30.2%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
22.2%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
19.1%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
28.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 10 6.6 6.1
1–3 rooms 0% 6.8% 14.9%
4–6 rooms 6.4% 41.3% 41.4%
7+ rooms 93.7% 51.8% 43.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 0.3% 2.7%
1 bedroom 0% 7.7% 11.4%
2 bedrooms 1.6% 24.6% 24.5%
3 bedrooms 34.9% 32.1% 32.2%
4+ bedrooms 63.4% 35.3% 29.1%
At a glance
Median year built 1974 1959 1979
Total housing units 63 3,045 2,545,030
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

85.2% owners
Renter-occupied 14.8%
Owner-occupied 85.2%
homeownership rate
Limestone Township 85.2%
Lincoln County 81.4%
Minnesota 72.2%

Average household size

1.83
Owner-occupied
5.13
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Limestone Township 1.83
Lincoln County 2.3
Minnesota 2.59

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Total occupied units 54 2,445 2,307,955
Year moved in
2020 or later 7.4% 20.8% 23.8%
2010 to 2019 40.7% 33.8% 38.9%
2000 to 2009 16.7% 17.6% 16.1%
1999 or earlier 35.2% 27.8% 21.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 99.7% 97.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.3% 1.5%
1.51 or more 0% 0% 0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 1.9% 3.3% 6.7%
1 vehicle 27.8% 25.3% 30.8%
2 vehicles 38.9% 34.2% 39.5%
3 or more vehicles 31.5% 37.1% 23.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas 63% 64.8% 75.9%
Electricity 20.4% 25.2% 19.4%
Solar 0% 0.3% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 13% 3.4% 1.3%
All other fuels 0% 3.9% 2.5%
No fuel used 3.7% 2.4% 0.9%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.7% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.9% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0% 0.7% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$362,500
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Limestone Township
$362,500
Lincoln County
$164,400
Minnesota
$329,300

Housing Cost Burden

16.7%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
16.7%
Owners without a mortgage
17.5%
Renters
0%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Property value
Median Value $362,500 $164,400 $329,300
Under $100,000 21.7% 31.8% 7.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 0% 26.4% 13.3%
$200,000 - $300,000 17.4% 18.5% 22.6%
$300,000 - $500,000 34.8% 16.2% 36.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 4.3% 4.7% 17%
$1,000,000 and more 21.7% 2.4% 2.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 13% 42.5% 64%
Without a mortgage 87% 57.5% 36%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,875 $1,385 $1,947
Without a mortgage $589 $552 $698
Gross rent
Median rent $— $674 $1,280

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

43.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Limestone Township 43.1%
Lincoln County 25.7%
Minnesota 39.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

0%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Limestone Township 0%
Lincoln County 5.8%
Minnesota 6.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

56
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
14.3%
K–12
44.6%
College / Undergraduate
21.4%
Graduate / Professional
19.6%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

92.3%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Limestone Township
92.3%
Lincoln County
22.1%
Minnesota
39.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Total enrolled (age 3+) 56 1,236 1,385,086
Nursery / preschool 14.3% 10% 6.2%
K–12 44.6% 73% 69.9%
Kindergarten 7.1% 7.2% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 14.3% 21.4% 20.6%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 12.5% 22.2% 21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 10.7% 22.2% 22.4%
College or graduate school 41.1% 17.1% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 21.4% 12.5% 18.8%
Graduate, professional school 19.6% 4.5% 5.1%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 92.3% 22.1% 39.1%
School type
Public school 98.2% 93.7% 83.3%
Private school 1.8% 6.3% 16.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

72
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
0%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college no degree
16.7%
Associates degree
13.9%
Bachelors degree
40.3%
Graduate or professional degree
2.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
—% · —%
HS graduate
26.3% · 73.7%
Some college no degree
50% · 50%
Associates degree
50% · 50%
Bachelors degree
37.9% · 62.1%
Graduate or professional degree
0% · 100%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Population (25+) 72 3,977 3,923,744
Less than 9th grade 0% 2.8% 2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 0% 3% 3.4%
High school diploma or GED 26.4% 33% 23.3%
Some college, no degree 16.7% 21.5% 19.5%
Associate's degree 13.9% 14% 11.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 43.1% 25.7% 39.4%
Bachelor's degree 40.3% 18.9% 25.6%
Graduate or professional 2.8% 6.8% 13.8%
High School or higher 100% 94.2% 93.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$36,875
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$20,625
Some college or associates
$61,250
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

22.6%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
—%
HS graduate
5.3%
Some college or associates
0%
Bachelors degree or higher
22.6%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $36,875 $46,086 $58,615
Less than high school graduate $— $— $36,257
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $20,625 $37,113 $42,951
Some college or associate's degree $61,250 $42,454 $51,845
Bachelor's degree $— $60,982 $73,301
Graduate or professional degree $— $75,652 $89,644
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate —% 33.5% 23.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 5.3% 11.5% 12.3%
Some college or associate's degree 0% 9.8% 7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 22.6% 3.7% 3.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

87
residents 16 years and over
Limestone Township 87
Lincoln County 4,518
Minnesota 4,583,739

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
59.8%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Limestone Township 59.8%
Lincoln County 60%
Minnesota 65.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

35.8
years ∙ half are younger than 35.8, half older
Limestone Township
35.8
Lincoln County
42.9
Minnesota
39.6
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

46.2% male
Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Limestone Township 53.8
Lincoln County 44.7
Minnesota 47.7

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Limestone Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Total labor force 52 2,785 3,123,057
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.8% 2.9% 5.1%
20 to 24 years 21.2% 9.5% 9.5%
25 to 29 years 21.2% 8.2% 10.4%
30 to 34 years 3.8% 9% 10.9%
35 to 44 years 21.2% 19% 22%
45 to 54 years 11.5% 19.8% 18.7%
55 to 59 years 5.8% 11% 9.3%
60 to 64 years 7.7% 10.7% 7.9%
65 to 74 years 3.8% 8.6% 5.2%
75 years and over 0% 1.3% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 46.2% 55.3% 52.3%
Female 53.8% 44.7% 47.7%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

59.8%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Limestone Township
59.8%
Lincoln County
61.6%
Minnesota
68.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

82.8%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
48.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Limestone Township 48.3%
Lincoln County 55.4%
Minnesota 64.7%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Limestone Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 66.7% 31.9% 52.6%
20 to 24 years 91.7% 93% 83.3%
25 to 29 years 100% 83.8% 89.1%
30 to 34 years 100% 91.6% 88.9%
35 to 44 years 73.3% 89.4% 88.5%
45 to 54 years 75% 84.5% 87.8%
55 to 59 years 30% 81.6% 81.4%
60 to 64 years 80% 71.3% 64.6%
65 to 74 years 28.6% 32.8% 27.7%
75 years and over 0% 5.6% 6.7%
LFPR by gender
Male 82.8% 67.8% 71.6%
Female 48.3% 55.4% 64.7%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 59.8% 61.4% 67%
Black or African American —% 0% 70.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 33.3% 58%
Asian —% 77.8% 75.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 66.2%
Some Other Race —% 90.3% 75.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 67.9% 74%
Hispanic or Latino —% 71.1% 76.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Limestone Township
0%
Lincoln County
2.7%
Minnesota
4.1%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Limestone Township 0%
Lincoln County 3.4%
Minnesota 4.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Limestone Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 22% 10.3%
20 to 24 years 0% 2.3% 6.6%
25 to 29 years 0% 4% 4.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 2.4% 3.8%
35 to 44 years 0% 1.9% 3.2%
45 to 54 years 0% 1.6% 3%
55 to 59 years 0% 2.9% 3.2%
60 to 64 years 0% 0% 3.1%
65 to 74 years 0% 2.9% 3.6%
75 years and over —% 0% 3.2%
By gender
Male 0% 3.4% 4.4%
Female 0% 1.8% 3.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 2.7% 3.5%
Black or African American —% —% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 10.8%
Asian —% 0% 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 6.9%
Some Other Race —% 0% 5.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 2.2% 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino —% 0% 5.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

52
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Limestone Township 52
Lincoln County 2,711
Minnesota 2,992,254
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

83%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Limestone Township 83%
Lincoln County 71%
Minnesota 69%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Limestone Township, MN workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 5 workers
are employed in Agriculture
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Agriculture 40.4%
Retail trade 25%
Educational services 11.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Agriculture employs the most men — 79.2% of 24 employed male workers
Female
Retail trade employs the most women — 35.7% of 28 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Limestone Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Total employed population 52 2,711 2,992,254
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 40.4% 13.6% 1.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Construction 0% 7% 6.4%
Manufacturing 0% 9.9% 13.3%
Wholesale trade 0% 1.9% 2.5%
Retail trade 25% 11% 10.7%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0% 4.6% 4.2%
Utilities 0% 1.7% 0.7%
Information 0% 1% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.8% 4.2% 5.8%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.6% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 3.2% 7.3%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 7.7% 2.4% 3.1%
Education and health services
Educational services 11.5% 8.7% 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 3.8% 16.4% 16.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.5% 1.9%
Accommodation and food services 0% 3.8% 5.3%
Other services 1.9% 5.3% 4.3%
Government 5.8% 4.1% 3.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

44.2% Private
Government 19.2%
Private Employment 44.2%
Self Employed 36.5%
Private employment (%)
Limestone Township 44.2%
Lincoln County 62.8%
Minnesota 77.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

36.5%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 34.6%
Unpaid family workers 1.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Limestone Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Private wage & salary 44.2% 62.8% 77.6%
For-profit company employees 34.6% 53.3% 65.4%
Not-for-profit employees 9.6% 9.5% 12.3%
Self-employed 36.5% 21.3% 9.5%
Incorporated business 0% 3.8% 3.9%
Unincorporated business 34.6% 16.4% 5.4%
Unpaid family workers 1.9% 1.1% 0.2%
Government 19.2% 15.9% 12.9%
Local government 15.4% 10.2% 7.6%
State government 3.8% 3.6% 3.6%
Federal government 0% 2.1% 1.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

53.8% WFH
Work from home 53.8%
Commute to work 46.2%
Working from home (%)
Limestone Township 53.8%
Lincoln County 16.4%
Minnesota 17.6%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

15.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Limestone Township 15.4
Lincoln County 22
Minnesota 22.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Limestone Township
Employed residents 16+.
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Total employed population 52 2,711 2,992,254
Worked from home 53.8% 16.4% 17.6%
Drove Alone 34.6% 70.2% 68.9%
Carpooled 11.5% 8.8% 7.5%
Public transportation 0% 0% 1.8%
Walked 0% 3.7% 2.5%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 0.9% 1.7%
Commuting population 24 2,234 2,421,905
Mean travel time (minutes) 15.4 22 22.7
Less than 5 minutes 25% 13.9% 4.1%
5 to 14 minutes 20.8% 27.4% 28.1%
15 to 29 minutes 29.2% 22.1% 39.1%
30 to 44 minutes 20.8% 28.2% 18.2%
45 to 59 minutes 4.2% 4.8% 5.6%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 1.7% 3.2%
90 minutes or more 0% 1.8% 1.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$58,375
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Limestone Township $58,375
Lincoln County $56,514
Minnesota $67,607
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

97 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Limestone Township 97¢
Lincoln County 89¢
Minnesota 84¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Limestone Township, MN workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$45,625
Workers in Agriculture report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Agriculture $45,625
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in Agriculture earn the highest median earnings — $46,875, compared to $60,313 for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $58,250 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Limestone Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Median Earnings $58,375 $56,514 $67,607
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $45,625 $46,583 $54,090
Mining and logging $— $— $95,697
Construction $— $55,625 $70,976
Manufacturing $— $55,750 $67,170
Wholesale trade $— $54,028 $72,226
Retail trade $— $42,222 $53,614
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $69,205 $65,090
Utilities $— $81,429 $98,106
Information $— $50,833 $76,508
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $76,250 $91,492
Real estate and leasing $— $— $68,292
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $59,375 $96,784
Corporate management $— $— $120,396
Administrative and waste services $— $54,375 $56,529
Education and health services
Educational services $— $62,083 $65,103
Health care and social assistance $— $59,583 $62,029
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $— $57,203
Accommodation and food services $— $36,484 $41,075
Other services $— $54,138 $56,038
Government $— $73,625 $77,874
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$59,375
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $59,375
Own unincorporated business $37,083
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $103,750, compared to $60,313 for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $58,250 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Limestone Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $59,375 $55,000 $67,156
Not-for-profit employees $— $76,167 $67,377
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $58,750 $80,431
Unincorporated business $37,083 $38,365 $52,388
Government
Local government $— $63,462 $70,288
State government $— $75,000 $71,387
Federal government $— $85,000 $74,574
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Limestone Township, MN workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$58,750
Workers in Business and finance occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Business and finance $58,750
Management $45,625
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $46,875 versus $60,313 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $58,250 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Limestone Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Median earnings(Total) $58,375 $56,514 $67,607
Management and business
Management $45,625 $61,103 $98,678
Business and finance $58,750 $68,750 $85,771
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $85,000 $102,745
Architecture and engineering $— $74,583 $96,498
Sciences $— $42,500 $79,946
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $79,375 $62,237
Legal $— $100,625 $113,887
Education, Training and Library $— $68,125 $61,816
Arts, design and media $— $34,750 $67,651
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $92,955 $97,233
Health technicians $— $51,667 $57,266
Healthcare support $— $39,219 $40,578
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $— $59,929
Law enforcement $— $57,321 $84,176
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $35,625 $35,377
Building and grounds cleaning $— $42,500 $43,773
Personal care and service $— $35,208 $40,197
Sales and office
Sales $— $42,212 $70,678
Office and Administrative Support $— $53,542 $53,075
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $46,932 $47,438
Construction and extraction $— $49,375 $66,799
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $60,250 $64,275
Production and transportation
Production $— $51,250 $51,538
Transportation $— $60,625 $61,402
Material moving $— $36,313 $44,379
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$88,750
Median household income in Limestone Township
Median household income (USD)
Limestone Township
$88,750
Lincoln County
$69,694
Minnesota
$89,062
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Limestone Township, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$32,937
Per capita income in Limestone Township
Per capita income (USD)
Limestone Township
$32,937
Lincoln County
$39,497
Minnesota
$48,237
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Limestone Township, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$82,046
Average household income in Limestone Township
Avg household income (USD)
Limestone Township
$82,046
Lincoln County
$90,304
Minnesota
$118,304
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Limestone Township, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$82,046
Mean household income
$88,750
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Limestone Township $-6,704
Lincoln County $20,610
Minnesota $29,242
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Limestone Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Limestone Township and peer geographies.
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Total households 54 2,445 2,307,955
Median household income $88,750 $69,694 $89,062
Mean household income $82,046 $90,304 $118,304
Mean-median gap $-6,704 $20,610 $29,242
Family households 36 1,559 1,438,404
Median family income $92,917 $86,791 $113,993
Mean family income $93,450 $112,251 $143,997
Mean-median gap $533 $25,460 $30,004
Non-family households 18 886 869,551
Median non-family income $— $31,780 $52,488
Mean non-family income $59,239 $48,240 $70,756
Mean-median gap $— $16,460 $18,268
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $32,937 $39,497 $48,237
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

79.6%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Limestone Township
79.6%
Lincoln County
74.9%
Minnesota
78.6%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
31.5% of households (17) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $15,082
SSI (disability)
1.9% of households (1) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
3.7% of households (2) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Limestone Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Total households 54 2,445 2,307,955
Wage-based income
With earnings 80% 75% 79%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 32% 37% 30%
Average social security income $15,082 $20,886 $25,927
Retirement income 26% 22% 24%
Average retirement income $14,986 $21,684 $30,828
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 4% 4%
Average SSI income $— $10,851 $11,982
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 4% 7% 8%
Cash assistance 0% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$92,917
Family households earn $92,917, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$88,750
Family households
$92,917
Nonfamily households
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$93,333
Married-couple families earn $93,333, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$92,917
Married-couple families
$93,333
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Limestone Township
Median household and family income by household size in Limestone Township, compared with peer geographies.
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Total households 54 2,445 2,307,955
Household income by size
1-person $— $29,861 $44,934
2-person $58,750 $75,199 $99,023
3-person $93,625 $93,558 $123,528
4-person $151,250 $132,500 $145,799
5-person $— $132,788 $136,876
6-person $— $112,500 $123,674
7-person or more $— $— $121,867
Total families 36 1,559 1,438,404
Family income by size
2-person $58,750 $73,317 $97,096
3-person $93,625 $93,438 $121,857
4-person $151,250 $140,114 $147,939
5-person $— $124,583 $138,272
6-person $— $104,375 $122,019
7-person or more $— $— $117,198
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
20.4%
$50K - $100K
55.6%
$100K - $150K
14.8%
$150K - $200K
7.4%
Over $200K
1.9%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

24.1%
of all households, 13 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Limestone Township 24.1%
Lincoln County 32.1%
Minnesota 44.6%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Limestone Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Limestone Township, compared with peer geographies.
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Median household income $88,750 $69,694 $89,062
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 14.8% 5.6% 3.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 5% 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 1.9% 7.6% 5.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 0% 8.2% 5.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.7% 9.5% 9.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 24.1% 18.1% 15.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 31.5% 13.8% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 16.7% 19.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 8.7% 11.2%
$200,000 or more 1.9% 6.7% 13.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 16.7% 26.4% 17.3%
Share below $75,000 44.5% 54% 42.2%
Share above $100,000 24.1% 32.1% 44.6%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.34
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Limestone Township 0.34
Lincoln County 0.46
Minnesota 0.45
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Limestone Township
$—
Lincoln County
$223,035
Minnesota
$289,765
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Limestone Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $47,250 $27,500 $39,316
Lower 20% $61,500 $53,924 $71,373
Middle 20% $93,417 $81,802 $109,588
Upper 20% $115,500 $132,609 $168,458
Top 5% threshold $152,875 $229,688 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $13,976 $21,026
Lower 20% $— $40,842 $55,170
Middle 20% $— $68,447 $89,586
Upper 20% $— $105,223 $135,970
Top 20% $— $223,035 $289,765
Top 5% $— $384,101 $508,887
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.1% 3.56%
Lower 20% —% 9.05% 9.33%
Middle 20% —% 15.16% 15.14%
Upper 20% —% 23.3% 22.99%
Top 20% —% 49.4% 48.99%
Top 5% —% 21.27% 21.51%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 54 White households (100% of all households), the median household income is $88,750.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Limestone Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Lincoln County and Minnesota.
* The Census Bureau did not publish income by race and ethnicity data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
All Residents $88,750 $69,694 $89,062
White $88,750 $69,716 $92,321
Black or African American $— $— $56,045
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $53,768
Asian $— $— $104,796
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $57,411
Some Other Race $— $121,818 $72,126
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $36,750 $81,200
Hispanic or Latino $— $— $74,040
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

6.4%
6.4% of residents, or 8 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Limestone Township
6.4%
Lincoln County
11.9%
Minnesota
9.3%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

14%
14% of full-time, year-round workers, or 7 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Limestone Township
14%
Lincoln County
1.9%
Minnesota
1.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Limestone Township
0%
Lincoln County
13.6%
Minnesota
10.3%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of adults aged 65 and older, or 0 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Limestone Township
0%
Lincoln County
12.9%
Minnesota
8.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
Overall poverty rate 6.4% 11.9% 9.3%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 13.6% 10.3%
Under 5 years 0% 17.5% 10.9%
5 to 17 years 0% 12.3% 10.1%
18 to 64 years 12.5% 10.8% 9.1%
18 to 34 years 0% 15.3% 12.2%
35 to 64 years 21.1% 8.8% 7.3%
65 years and over 0% 12.9% 8.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 1.7% 10.6% 8.5%
Female 10.6% 13.3% 10.1%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 14% 1.9% 1.5%
Worked part time or part year 0% 17.7% 12.8%
Did not work 4% 20.3% 18.2%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

14.8%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
14.8%
Family
0%
Nonfamily
44.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

0%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
0%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Limestone Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 7.2% 5.6%
Householder under 25 years 0% 30.1% 20.1%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 12.5% 7.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 1.1% 3.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 3.9% 4.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 44.4% 24.4% 16.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 36.5% 30.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 4.8% 10.4%
Householder 45 to 64 years 100% 27.1% 18.1%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 25.2% 16.8%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
6.4% of White residents, or 8 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Limestone Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Limestone Township and peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race and ethnicity data for Limestone Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Limestone Township Lincoln County Minnesota
All Residents 6.4% 11.9% 9.3%
White 6.4% 11.7% 7.4%
Black or African American —% 0% 21.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 25% 29.3%
Asian —% 0% 10.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 23.2%
Some Other Race —% 0% 15.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 23.7% 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino —% 23.6% 14.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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