Ackley, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ackley, Wisconsin
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Location of Ackley, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.0 sq mi (183.9 km2) |
| • Land | 71 sq mi (183 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 524 |
| • Density | 8/sq mi (2.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-00225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582652 |
Ackley is a small town in Langlade County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 524 people lived there. The town was started on March 4, 1879. It was named after William L. Ackley. He set up a logging camp in the area long ago.
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Where is Ackley?
Ackley is located in the southwestern part of Langlade County. It's next to Lincoln County on its west side. Marathon County is to its south. The city of Antigo, which is the main city of Langlade County, is right next to Ackley on the east.
Land and Water
Ackley covers about 183.9 square kilometers (71 square miles) in total. Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.9 square kilometers, is water.
Several rivers flow through Ackley. The East Branch and West Branch of the Eau Claire River flow south through the eastern part of the town. They join together to form the Eau Claire River. This river then continues southwest to join the Wisconsin River near Wausau. The northwestern part of Ackley drains into the Pine River. The southwestern part is drained by the Trappe River. Both the Pine and Trappe rivers flow west to join the Wisconsin River north of Wausau.
People in Ackley
In 2000, there were 510 people living in Ackley. There were 202 households, which means 202 homes where people lived. About 153 of these were families.
Who Lives Here?
- About 3 out of 10 households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, about 65%, were married couples living together.
- About 1 out of 10 households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 2.9 people.
Age Groups
The people in Ackley are spread across different age groups:
- About 22% were under 18 years old.
- About 31% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ackley was 40 years old.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average income for a household in Ackley was $42,000 per year. For families, the average income was $46,875 per year. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was very low.
Famous People
- John R. Fronek was a farmer and a politician (someone who works in government). He lived in Ackley.
See also
In Spanish: Ackley (Wisconsin) para niños
