Bear Creek, Sauk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bear Creek, Wisconsin
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Location of Bear Creek, Sauk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.7 sq mi (128.7 km2) |
| • Land | 49.7 sq mi (128.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
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| • Total | 497 |
| • Density | 10.0/sq mi (3.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-05600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582770 |
| Website | https://bearcreektown.wixsite.com/sauk |
Bear Creek is a small town located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It was officially created in September 1858, separating from the nearby town of Franklin. The town got its name from a local waterway called Bear Creek.
Bear Creek covers an area of about 49.7 square miles (128.7 square kilometers). In the year 2000, about 497 people lived there. A small community called Loreto is also part of the town.
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Understanding Bear Creek's Location
Bear Creek is surrounded by other towns. To the north, you'll find the town of Washington. To the south is the town of Spring Green. The town of Franklin is to the east, and Richland County is to the west.
Who Lives in Bear Creek?
In 2000, the town of Bear Creek had 497 residents living in 176 households. Most of the people living there were White (99.60%). A small number (0.80%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Bear Creek were families. About 38.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.6%) were married couples.
The population of Bear Creek included people of all ages:
- 27.4% were under 18 years old.
- 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Bear Creek was 38 years.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bear Creek was $41,250 per year. For families, the average income was $48,750. A small number of families (4.2%) and individuals (3.7%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Bear Creek (condado de Sauk, Wisconsin) para niños
