Athelstane, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Athelstane, Wisconsin
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Location of Athelstane, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.0 sq mi (277.0 km2) |
| • Land | 106.2 sq mi (275.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
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| • Total | 601 |
| • Density | 5.7/sq mi (2.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-03525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582726 |
Athelstane is a small town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 601 people lived there. A smaller community, also called Athelstane, is located within this town.
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History of Athelstane
The name Athelstane comes from a Scottish word. It means "Athel's stone."
Geography of Athelstane
Athelstane covers about 107 square miles (277 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers), is water.
The Wausaukee River starts in Athelstane. This river then flows east into the nearby Town of Wausaukee.
People of Athelstane
In 2000, there were 601 people living in Athelstane. These people lived in 270 households. About 179 of these were families.
The population density was about 5.7 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Athelstane were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 270 households, about 15.6% had children under 18 years old. More than half, 54.4%, were married couples. About 30% of all households were single individuals. About 11.5% of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
On average, each household had about 2.23 people. Families had about 2.72 people.
Age and Income
The people in Athelstane had a wide range of ages. About 18.8% were under 18. About 19.8% were 65 or older. The average age was 49 years old.
The average income for a household in Athelstane was about $29,602. For families, the average income was about $38,269.
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See also
In Spanish: Athelstane (Wisconsin) para niños
