Anderson, Iron County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Anderson, Wisconsin
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Location in Iron County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 83.6 sq mi (216.5 km2) |
| • Land | 83.2 sq mi (215.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 0.7/sq mi (0.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-01925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582694 |
Anderson is a small town located in Iron County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 61 people lived here. Some smaller communities, like Rouse, Tyler Forks, and Upson, are also part of the town of Anderson.
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A Look Back: History of Anderson
The town of Anderson was first created on March 14, 1900. It was originally called the Town of Vogel.
A few years later, in 1903, its name was changed to Anderson. This was done to honor J.P. Anderson, who was an important local pioneer and the first leader of the town.
Where is Anderson? Geography
Anderson covers a total area of about 83.6 square miles (216.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 83.2 square miles (215.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives Here? Demographics
In 2000, there were 61 people living in Anderson. These people lived in 28 different homes, and 16 of these were families. The town was not very crowded, with less than one person per square mile. Most of the people living in Anderson were White.
About a quarter of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (60.7%) were married couples living together. Some people lived alone, and about 14.3% of those living alone were 65 years old or older.
The people in Anderson were of different ages. About 21% were under 18. The largest group, about 33%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 18% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 43 years.
See also
In Spanish: Anderson (condado de Iron, Wisconsin) para niños
