Alban, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Alban, Wisconsin
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Location of Alban, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 897 |
| • Density | 25.2/sq mi (9.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-00725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582664 |
Alban is a small town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 897 people lived there. A smaller community, also called Alban, is located inside this town. The town was named after a brave soldier and state senator named James S. Alban. He was a colonel in the Civil War and sadly died in the Battle of Shiloh.
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Where is Alban Located?
The town of Alban covers an area of about 36.1 square miles (93.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 35.5 square miles (92.1 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Alban?
In 2000, there were 897 people living in Alban. This means there were about 25.2 people for every square mile. There were 325 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 246 were families.
Most of the people in Alban were White (about 97.32%). There were also smaller groups of African American and Asian people. About 1.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.2%) were married couples. About 20% of all households were people living by themselves. Around 9.2% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.22 people.
How Old are the People in Alban?
The people in Alban have different ages. About 27.4% of the population were under 18 years old. This means there are many young people in the town. About 15.4% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Alban was 38 years old.
What About Money in Alban?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Alban was $36,250 per year. For families, the average income was $41,667 per year. The average income for each person in the town was $15,664.
See also
In Spanish: Alban (Wisconsin) para niños
