Anson, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Anson, Wisconsin
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Location of Anson, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.6 sq mi (102.4 km2) |
| • Land | 37.4 sq mi (96.9 km2) |
| • Water | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,076 |
| • Density | 52.42/sq mi (20.273/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-02175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582699 |
| PLSS township | parts of T29N R8W, T29N R7W and T30N R7W |
Anson is a town in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,076 people lived there. The smaller communities of Anson and Jim Falls are also part of this town. The town was named after Anson Burlingame, who was a politician, diplomat, and lawyer from Massachusetts.
History of Anson
The land that became Anson was first measured and mapped in 1848 by teams working for the U.S. government. These teams walked through the woods and rivers to mark all the section corners. They used tools like a Gunter's chain and a Solar compass to measure the land.
After their work, a surveyor described the area. They noted that some parts of the town were flat and wet, while others were dry and sandy. The Yellow River was mentioned as the main stream. The description also talked about the types of trees found there, like Tamarack, Aspen, Birch, Ash, Maple, and Elm.
Geography of Anson
Anson covers a total area of about 39.5 square miles (102.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 37.4 square miles (96.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.1 square miles (5.5 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Anson
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,634 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,881 | 15.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,076 | 10.4% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 2,169 | 4.5% | |
In 2000, there were 1,881 people living in Anson. These people lived in 709 households, and 555 of these were families. On average, there were about 50 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Anson were White (about 99%). A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.43% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.9%) were married couples living together. About 16.8% of households were made up of people living alone.
The age of the people in Anson varied:
- 25.1% were under 18 years old.
- 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 109 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Anson was $46,500. For families, the average income was $50,865. A small number of families (4.3%) and people (3.7%) lived below the poverty line, meaning they earned less than a certain amount of money.
Education in Anson
Students in Anson attend schools that are part of two different school districts:
- The School District of Cadott Community
- The Chippewa Falls Area School District
See also
In Spanish: Anson (Wisconsin) para niños
