West Valley Township, MN

Township in Marshall County, MN, US

By Neilsberg Research

Last updated May 1, 2026

Key Indicators

A quick look at key numbers

Population

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

Median Age

62.4

years ∙ half population younger than 62.4, half older

Diversity Index

20.9%

chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

4.2%

foreign-born population

95.8%Native

4.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

West Valley Township is a township in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States.

Location

Township in Marshall County, MN, US

Co-ordinates

DEC48.413497° N, 96.452955° W

DMS48° 24′ 48.59″ N, 96° 27′ 10.64″ W

Population Density & area

2.64/sq mi (1.02/km²)

Total Area

36.3 sq mi (94.1 km²)

Land Area

36.3 sq mi (94.1 km²) · 100%

Water Area

0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

54.2% male

Male 54.2%

Female 45.8%

males per 100 females

West Valley Township 118.2

Marshall County 105.3

Minnesota 100.4

Nativity

4.2%

foreign-born population

95.8%Native

4.2% Foreign-born

% Foreign-born

West Valley Township 4.2%

Marshall County 2%

Minnesota 8.7%

Age Distribution

How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

62.4

years ∙ half population younger than 62.4, half older

West Valley Township

62.4

Marshall County

43.2

Minnesota

38.8

Dependency ratio

113.3

dependents per 100 working-age adults

West Valley Township 113.3

Marshall County 86.5

Minnesota 67.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group

Median age

	West Valley Township	Marshall County	Minnesota
Age Group
Children (Under 18)	10.4%	23.3%	22.9%
Working age (18-64)	46.9%	53.7%	59.8%
Senior (65+)	42.7%	23%	17.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio	113.3	86.5	67.1
Child dependency ratio	22.2	43.5	38.2
Old-age dependency ratio	91.1	42.9	28.9

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White

88.5%

Black

Asian

2.1%

Hispanic

Other

8.4%

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

20.9%

chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

West Valley Township 20.9%

Marshall County 16.9%

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 West Valley Township population

	West Valley Township	Marshall County	Minnesota
Hispanic or Latino	1%	4.8%	6.4%
Mexican	0%	3.9%	3.9%
Puerto Rican	0%	0.1%	0.3%
Cuban	0%	0%	0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino	1%	0.8%	2%
Not Hispanic or Latino	99%	95.2%	93.6%
One race	90.7%	92.4%	89.1%
White	88.5%	91%	75.9%
Black or African American	0%	0.4%	6.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	2.1%	0.3%	5.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0%	0%	0%
Some Other Race	0%	0.4%	0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial)	8.3%	2.8%	4.5%

Household & Families Composition

Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

69.4% family

Family 69.4%

Non family 30.6%

% family households

West Valley Township 69.4%

Marshall County 62.8%

Minnesota 62.3%

Average household size

1.96

persons per household

West Valley Township

1.96

Marshall County

2.32

Minnesota

2.43

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households

Percentage of West Valley Township population

	West Valley Township	Marshall County	Minnesota
Total households	49	3,781	2,307,955
Average houshold size	1.96	2.32	2.43
Family households	34	2,373	1,438,404
Average family size	2.24	2.94	3.04
Married couple family	32	1,961	1,129,003
Other families	2	412	309,401
Male householder	2	163	102,922
Female householder	0	249	206,479
Non-family households	15	1,408	869,551
One-person households	12	1,237	686,475
Male householder	10	717	320,418
Senior (65+) living alone	3	229	97,557
Female householder	2	520	366,057
Senior (65+) living alone	2	294	186,557
Other living arrangements	3	171	183,076

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

housing units

West Valley Township 81

Marshall County 4,396

Minnesota 2,545,030

Occupancy status

60.5% occupied

Occupied 60.5%

Vacant 39.5%

vacancy rate

West Valley Township 39.5%

Marshall County 14%

Minnesota 9.3%

Housing Characteristics

How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

80.2%

Single family houses

80.2%

Apartments in multi-unit structures

1.2%

Mobile homes

18.5%

Boat, RV, van, etc

Median Year Built

1955

Half of houses were built before 1955, and half after.

Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier

37%

Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969

20.9%

Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999

24.7%

Modern ∙ 2000 or later

17.3%

Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms

Physical characteristics of housing units

	West Valley Township	Marshall County	Minnesota
Rooms per unit
Median rooms	6.3	6	6.1
1–3 rooms	9.9%	11.3%	14.9%
4–6 rooms	45.7%	47.6%	41.4%
7+ rooms	44.5%	41%	43.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio	6.2%	0.8%	2.7%
1 bedroom	3.7%	9.1%	11.4%
2 bedrooms	13.6%	21%	24.5%
3 bedrooms	51.9%	42.9%	32.2%
4+ bedrooms	24.7%	26.3%	29.1%
At a glance
Median year built	1955	1971	1979
Total housing units	81	4,396	2,545,030

Occupancy Profile

Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

95.9% owners

Renter-occupied 4.1%

Owner-occupied 95.9%

homeownership rate

West Valley Township 95.9%

Marshall County 83%

Minnesota 72.2%

Average household size

1.98

Owner-occupied

1.5

Renter-occupied

owner-occupied average size

West Valley Township 1.98

Marshall County 2.42

Minnesota 2.59

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics

Tenure, crowding, and utilities

	West Valley Township	Marshall County	Minnesota
Total occupied units	49	3,781	2,307,955
Year moved in
2020 or later	8.2%	12.7%	23.8%
2010 to 2019	28.6%	34.4%	38.9%
2000 to 2009	24.5%	19.7%	16.1%
1999 or earlier	38.8%	33.2%	21.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer	100%	99%	97.7%
1.01 to 1.50	0%	0.7%	1.5%
1.51 or more	0%	0.3%	0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles	0%	4.6%	6.7%
1 vehicle	12.2%	22%	30.8%
2 vehicles	36.7%	37.2%	39.5%
3 or more vehicles	51%	36.2%	23.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas	48.9%	62.2%	75.9%
Electricity	26.5%	24.6%	19.4%
Solar	0%	0.1%	0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc	2%	7.1%	1.3%
All other fuels	22.4%	5.5%	2.5%
No fuel used	0%	0.5%	0.9%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing	0%	0.6%	0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen	0%	0.7%	0.7%
No telephone service available	0%	1.1%	0.7%

Housing Value

What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$166,300

owner-occupied units

Median value(USD)

West Valley Township

$166,300

Marshall County

$164,500

Minnesota

$329,300

Housing Cost Burden

25%

of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened

% Cost-Burdened Households

Owners with a mortgage

25%

Owners without a mortgage

5.3%

Renters

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

	West Valley Township	Marshall County	Minnesota
Property value
Median Value	$166,300	$164,500	$329,300
Under $100,000	4.3%	28%	7.7%
$100,000 - $200,000	53.2%	34.6%	13.3%
$200,000 - $300,000	27.7%	21.6%	22.6%
$300,000 - $500,000	14.9%	12.3%	36.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000	0%	3.3%	17%
$1,000,000 and more	0%	0.2%	2.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage	59.6%	44.2%	64%
Without a mortgage	40.4%	55.8%	36%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage	$1,214	$1,369	$1,947
Without a mortgage	$639	$567	$698
Gross rent
Median rent	$—	$690	$1,280

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

10%

of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher

West Valley Township 10%

Marshall County 18.7%

Minnesota 39.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

33.8%

of adults (25+) without a high school diploma

West Valley Township 33.8%

Marshall County 7%

Minnesota 6.1%

School Enrollment

Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

population (age 3+) enrolled in school

Nursery / Preschool

K–12

80%

College / Undergraduate

Graduate / Professional

20%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school

West Valley Township

Marshall County

21%

Minnesota

39.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split

Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school

	West Valley Township	Marshall County	Minnesota
Total enrolled (age 3+)	5	1,869	1,385,086
Nursery / preschool	0%	7.7%	6.2%
K–12	80%	79.2%	69.9%
Kindergarten	0%	6.8%	5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4	0%	24.1%	20.6%
Elementary: Grades 5–8	60%	20.5%	21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12	20%	27.8%	22.4%
College or graduate school	20%	13.1%	23.9%
College, undergraduate	0%	9.7%	18.8%
Graduate, professional school	20%	3.4%	5.1%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds	0%	21%	39.1%
School type
Public school	100%	89.5%	83.3%
Private school	0%	10.5%	16.7%

Education Attainment by Level & Gender

What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

population 25 years and over

Total adults (25+)

Less than 9th grade

1.3%

9th-12th, no diploma

32.5%

HS graduate

36.3%

Some college no degree

17.5%

Associates degree

2.5%

Bachelors degree

6.3%

Graduate or professional degree

3.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female

Adults (25+) · Share within each education level

% male · % female

Less than 9th grade

100% · 0%

9th-12th, no diploma

61.5% · 38.5%

HS graduate

48.3% · 51.7%

Some college no degree

50% · 50%

Associates degree

50% · 50%

Bachelors degree

80% · 20%

Graduate or professional degree

66.7% · 33.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)

Highest credential completed · adults 25+

	West Valley Township	Marshall County	Minnesota
Population (25+)	80	6,291	3,923,744
Less than 9th grade	1.3%	2.2%	2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma	32.5%	4.8%	3.4%
High school diploma or GED	36.3%	37.3%	23.3%
Some college, no degree	17.5%	21.8%	19.5%
Associate's degree	2.5%	15.1%	11.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher	10%	18.7%	39.4%
Bachelor's degree	6.3%	15.3%	25.6%
Graduate or professional	3.8%	3.5%	13.8%
High School or higher	66.3%	93%	93.9%

Earnings by education level

percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$51,875

Median earnings for adults 25+, by level

Less than HS graduate

$—

HS graduate

$41,250

Some college or associates

$86,250

Bachelors degree

$120,625

Graduate or professional degree

$—

Poverty Rate

for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher

Less than HS graduate

3.7%

HS graduate

3.4%

Some college or associates

6.3%

Bachelors degree or higher

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)

Adults 25+

	West Valley Township	Marshall County	Minnesota
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings	$51,875	$52,261	$58,615
Less than high school graduate	$—	$34,853	$36,257
High school graduate (includes equivalency)	$41,250	$49,293	$42,951
Some college or associate's degree	$86,250	$51,114	$51,845
Bachelor's degree	$120,625	$63,618	$73,301
Graduate or professional degree	$—	$66,023	$89,644
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate	3.7%	18.9%	23.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency)	3.4%	9.5%	12.3%
Some college or associate's degree	6.3%	5.5%	7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher	0%	3.1%	3.2%

Insights for West Valley Township, by topic

Income By year By race By age By gender

Population By year By race By age By gender

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