Pike Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 417 at the 2010 census.
State Highway 169 (MN 169) and Saint Louis County Highway 21 (CR 21) are two of the main routes in the township. MN 169 runs north–south, and CR 21 runs east–west. Other routes include Taylor Road.
The town is named for the Pike River, which is in turn named for the fish.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of ; , or 0.09%, is water.
The Pike River flows through the northeast portion of Pike Township, and the Pike River also flows through the southern portion of the township.
Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following are adjacent to Pike Township :
- Sandy Township (west)
- The unincorporated community of Angora (northwest)
- Pfeiffer Lake Unorganized Territory (northwest)
- Vermilion Lake Township (north)
- Kugler Township (northeast)
- Embarrass Township (east)
- The unincorporated community of Embarrass (east)
- White Township (southeast)
- Hay Lake Unorganized Territory (south)
- The city of Biwabik (south)
- Wuori Township (southwest)
- The unincorporated community of Florenton (southwest)
Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 492 people, 194 households, and 142 families living in the township. The population density was 14.6 people per square mile (5.7/km). There were 217 housing units at an average density of 6.5/sq mi (2.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.37% White, 0.81% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.41% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41%.