Aniwa, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Aniwa, Wisconsin
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Downtown Aniwa
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Location of Aniwa in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.16 sq mi (5.60 km2) |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 260 |
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(2019)
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249 |
| • Density | 117.23/sq mi (45.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-02100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582697 |
Aniwa is a small village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 260 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of Aniwa. A main road, U.S. Route 45, goes through the village, running north and south.
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What Does Aniwa Mean?
The name Aniwa comes from the Ojibwe language. The Ojibwe are a group of Native American people. In their language, the word aniwa means "those".
Where is Aniwa Located?
Aniwa is located in Wisconsin at coordinates 45°0′36″N 89°12′45″W / 45.01000°N 89.21250°W.
The village covers a total area of about 2.13 square miles (5.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.09 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Aniwa?
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Aniwa has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
- 1900: 367 people
- 1910: 274 people
- 1920: 250 people
- 1930: 296 people
- 1940: 283 people
- 1950: 257 people
- 1960: 247 people
- 1970: 233 people
- 1980: 273 people
- 1990: 249 people
- 2000: 272 people
- 2010: 260 people
- 2019 (estimated): 249 people
Aniwa in 2010
Based on the 2010 census, there were 260 people living in Aniwa. These people lived in 111 households, and 71 of these were families.
Most of the people in the village (99.2%) were White. A very small number (0.8%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. Also, 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (47.7%) were married couples. Some households were led by a single female (11.7%) or a single male (4.5%). About 29.7% of all households had only one person living in them.
The average age of people in Aniwa was about 40.3 years old. About 25.4% of residents were under 18. About 18.1% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the village was almost equal, with 50% male and 50% female.
See also
In Spanish: Aniwa (Wisconsin) para niños
