Almon, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Almon, Wisconsin
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Location of Almon, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 591 |
| • Density | 16.8/sq mi (6.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-01375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582681 |
Almon is a small town in Shawano County, Wisconsin, USA. In the year 2000, about 591 people lived there.
The town of Almon includes two smaller communities. These are the unincorporated communities of Almon and Regina. Part of another community, Shepley, is also found within the town's borders.
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Geography of Almon
Almon is located in Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 35.2 square miles (91.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Almon?
In 2000, a census (a count of people) showed that 591 people lived in Almon. These people lived in 224 different homes. Out of these homes, 172 were families.
Population Density
The town's population density was about 16.8 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 17 people living there. There were also 271 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Background of Residents
Most people in Almon were White (about 92.55%). Some residents were Native American (3.89%) or Asian (0.85%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many homes in Almon had children under 18 living there (33%). Most households (63.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes (8%) had a female head of household with no husband present. About 18.3% of all homes were individuals living alone. This included 8.9% who were 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a household was 2.64. For families, the average size was 2.98 people.
Age Groups in Almon
The population of Almon was spread out among different age groups:
- About 26.7% were under 18 years old.
- 9.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Almon was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 111.8 males.
See also
In Spanish: Almon (Wisconsin) para niños
