Dakota, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dakota, Wisconsin
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Location of Dakota, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.8 sq mi (87.4 km2) |
| • Land | 33.2 sq mi (85.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,259 |
| • Density | 38.0/sq mi (14.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT |
| FIPS code | 55-18475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583043 |
| Website | http://townofdakota.org |
Dakota is a small town and an unincorporated community located in Waushara County, Wisconsin, in the United States.
The town of Dakota got its name from the community of Dakota. This community was first planned in 1853 by Chapin M. Seeley, who was the first postmaster there. It's thought that the name "Dakota" came from the Dakota Territory, which was a popular topic in the news around that time.
Another small community called Bannerman is also part of the town of Dakota. Bannerman was originally known as Bannerman Junction. It became a stop on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad in 1901. It was named after two Scottish men, William and John Bannerman, who owned a granite company in the area.
Where is Dakota Located?
Dakota is located in the state of Wisconsin. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the town is about 33.8 square miles (which is 87.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.2 square miles (85.9 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers) is water.
Who Lives in Dakota?
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 1,259 people living in the town of Dakota. These people lived in 493 different homes, and 356 of these were families.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 26.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Dakota was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107 males.
The average income for a home in Dakota was around $34,931 per year. For families, the average income was about $37,000 per year.
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