Bear Bluff, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bear Bluff, Wisconsin
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Location of Bear Bluff, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.1 sq mi (145.2 km2) |
| • Land | 53.0 sq mi (137.4 km2) |
| • Water | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 128 |
| • Density | 2.4/sq mi (0.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-05550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582768 |
Bear Bluff is a small town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 128 people lived there.
History of Bear Bluff
This town was created in the 1890s. It was once part of another town called City Point.
Geography of Bear Bluff
Bear Bluff covers an area of about 56.1 square miles (145.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 53.0 square miles (137.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or other water bodies within the town's borders.
People of Bear Bluff
In 2000, there were 128 people living in Bear Bluff. These people lived in 49 different homes, and 34 of these were families.
The town had about 2.4 people living in each square mile. There were 56 housing units in total.
When looking at ages, about 32% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 34 years.
In terms of households, many were married couples living together. Some homes had a single female parent, and others were individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.61 people.
