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Bennettville Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Bennettville Minnesota population sign


Population: 
 Hazelton Township 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 377 467 440 712 844 +132 +18.54
Land Area (sq. mile) 29.40 31.24 28.12 28.12 28.14 +0.02 +0.71
Density (persons per sq. mile) 12.82 14.95 15.65 25.32 29.99 +4.67 +17.47
Housing Units 521 662 782 850 1024 +174 +20.47
Households -- 193 206 345 n/a n/a n/a
Persons Per Household -- 2.42 2.14 2.06 n/a n/a n/a

Geography:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 70.8 square miles (183.3 kmē), of which 28.1 square miles (72.8 kmē) is land and 42.7 square miles (110.5 kmē) (60.27%) is water. Most of the township's extensive water area is within Mille Lacs Lake, the second-largest inland lake in Minnesota.  US Highway 169 and Minnesota state highway 18 are two of the main roads in the area.

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Demographics:
 
As of the census of 2000, there were 712 people, 345 households, and 233 families residing in the township. The population density was 25.3 people per square mile (9.8/kmē). There were 850 housing units at an average density of 30.2/sq mi (11.7/kmē). The racial makeup of the township was 96.21% White, 0.56% African American, 2.53% Native American, 0.14% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population.

There were 345 households out of which 15.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.44.

In the township the population was spread out with 13.9% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 34.7% from 45 to 64, and 29.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females there were 116.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,056, and the median income for a family was $35,577. Males had a median income of $35,263 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,731. About 6.3% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

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History:  

BENNETTVILLE, a settlement in Hazelton Township had a country post office, 1898-1937, located variously in sections 4 and 10; the site had a box manufacturing company and sawmill.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society


Government:
Dan Bobseen, Chairperson 42363 250th Lane
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 678-3920
Sandra K Math, Clerk 25202 US Hwy 169
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 678-2567
Romaine Bonneville, Treasurer 43398 240th St
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 678-2755
David Stohl, Supervisor 27438 443rd Pl
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 678-2551
Vern Watters, Supervisor 44693 237th Lane
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 678-3493

Post Office:
None since 1937


News:
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Weather:

BENNETTVILLE WEATHER


Map:


Minnesota State Highway Map of the Bennettville Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Bennettville Minnesota area


Events:

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Attractions:

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Recreation:

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Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Anderson Lake n/a    
Apple Lake n/a      
Bachelor Lake 53
Bay Lake 2,392
Big Pine Lake 614
Birch Lake 421
Camp Lake 43  
Constance Lake n/a      
Cranberry Lake n/a      
Dummer Lake 31
Farm Island Lake 2,054
Hammal Lake 374
Hanging Kettle 302
Hickory Lake 197
Horseshoe Lake 53
Jacobs Lake n/a      
Johnson Lake n/a
Kelly Lake n/a      
Lake Mille Lacs 132,516
Laurel Lake n/a      
Little Pine Lake 220
Little Spruce Lake n/a    
Lone Lake 448
Lundgren Lake n/a      
Mallard Lake n/a    
Ripple Lake 556
Round Lake n/a  
Spectacle Lake 73  
Spirit Lake 530
Spruce Lake 65  
Sunset Lake 253
Tame Fish Lake n/a      

Health Care:

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Schools:

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Churches:

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Media:

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Motels:

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Resorts:
Farm Island Resort and Campground
29551 Pioneer Avenue
Aitkin, MN 56431
Phone (218) 927-3841

Family owned and operated quiet resort. 9 cabins for rent. A couple lots still available to rent for the upcoming season. Boat rentals. Fish cleaning house

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Farm Island Lake Resort & Campground, Aitkin Minnesota
 
 

Campgrounds:

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Businesses:
28965 Highway 169
Aitkin, MN 56431
Phone: (218) 927-6395
Web:  www.farmislandrepairandmarine.com

Farm Island Repair And Marine is locally owned and operated by Scott Boyd. We are centrally located around literally hundreds of lakes and take pride in our waters and our customers around us!  We specialize in sales, service, and storage of South Bay pontoonsPrinceCraft Pontoons and boatsLarson Pontoons and boatsYamaha PWC'sCFMOTO ATV's and Side X SidesClassic Docks and Lifts, and Floe Docks and Lifts
Farm Island Repair and Marine, Aitkin Minnesota
Farm Island Resort and Campground
29551 Pioneer Avenue
Aitkin, MN 56431
Phone (218) 927-3841

Family owned and operated quiet resort. 9 cabins for rent. A couple lots still available to rent for the upcoming season. Boat rentals. Fish cleaning house

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Farm Island Lake Resort & Campground, Aitkin Minnesota
(The) Joint Bennettville
26838 US Highway 169
Aitkin, MN 56431
Phone: (218) 678-3799

Full menu and daily specials. 4 miles north of Mille Lacs on Hwy 169. WiFi. Happy Hour 4:00 - 6:00. Ample parking for trailers, on the snowmobile trails.

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The Joint Bennettville

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Topographic map of the Bennettville Minnesota area
Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR - click map to zoom or enlarge

 


   
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