Skandia Township was organized in 1873, and named after ancient Scandia.

17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 20.0% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.8% of those 65 or over.

Skandia Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat.

At the state level, Skandia Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.