Bennett, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Bennett, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Bennett, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.3 sq mi (125.1 km2) |
| • Land | 47.5 sq mi (123.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 597 |
| • Density | 13.1/sq mi (5.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-06775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582794 |
| Website | www.townofbennettwi.org |
Bennett is a small town located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 597 people lived there. The town includes two smaller communities called Beebe and Bennett.
History of Bennett
The town of Bennett got its name from an early settler. His name was Richard Bennett. He moved to the area in the 1880s.
Getting Around Bennett
Several important roads pass through the town. These include U.S. Highway 53, County Road L, and County Road E. These roads help people travel in and out of Bennett.
Geography of Bennett
Bennett covers an area of about 48.3 square miles (125.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 47.5 square miles (123.1 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers), is water.
People of Bennett
In 2000, there were 622 people living in Bennett. This means there were about 13 people for every square mile. There were 224 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people living in Bennett were White (98.07%). A small number were Native American (1.13%) or Asian (0.32%). Some people were from two or more races (0.48%). About 0.96% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.2%) were married couples. About 18.8% of households were individuals living alone.
The population of Bennett includes people of all ages. About 30.4% were under 18 years old. About 11.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
The average income for a household in Bennett was $40,313. For families, the average income was $49,063.
See also
In Spanish: Bennett (Wisconsin) para niños
