Bass Lake, Sawyer County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bass Lake, Wisconsin
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Location of Bass Lake, Sawyer County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sawyer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.7 sq mi (159.7 km2) |
| • Land | 45.9 sq mi (119.0 km2) |
| • Water | 15.7 sq mi (40.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
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| • Total | 2,244 |
| • Density | 48.8/sq mi (18.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-05200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582761 |
Bass Lake is a town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,244 people lived there.
The town includes a place called Little Round Lake. You can also find the small community of Northwoods Beach here.
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Geography of Bass Lake
Bass Lake is a town in Wisconsin that covers about 61.7 square miles (159.7 square kilometers). A big part of this area, about 15.7 square miles (40.7 square kilometers), is water! This means there are many lakes.
The town is located about six miles (10 kilometers) southeast of Hayward. Hayward is a larger city nearby where people go for shopping and other services.
Lakes in Bass Lake
Bass Lake is home to several beautiful lakes. One of the most important is Grindstone Lake. This is one of three large natural lakes in the area. The other two big lakes are Lac Courte Oreilles and Round Lake. These lakes are popular for outdoor activities.
People of Bass Lake
In 2000, there were 2,244 people living in Bass Lake. These people lived in 830 different homes. Most of the people (about 60%) were White. A large group (nearly 38%) were Native American.
Age and Families
The people in Bass Lake were of all ages.
- About 30% were under 18 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 37 years.
Many homes (about 35%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 52%) were married couples living together.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a family in Bass Lake was about $32,179 per year. The average income for each person was about $15,026.
Some families and people in Bass Lake lived below the poverty line. This included about 24.6% of those under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Bass Lake (condado de Sawyer, Wisconsin) para niños
