Bern, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bern, Wisconsin
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Location of Bern, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.1 sq mi (88.3 km2) |
| • Land | 34.1 sq mi (88.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 591 |
| • Density | 17.33/sq mi (6.693/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-07000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582802 |
Bern is a small town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 591 people lived there. A small community called Gad is also partly located in the town of Bern.
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Geography of Bern
Bern covers an area of about 34.1 square miles (which is about 88.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. The town's name, "Bern," sounds a lot like the German word "Bayern." This name refers to a region in Germany called Bavaria.
Who Lives in Bern?
Let's look at the people who live in Bern.
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 562 people living in Bern. By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 591 people. This means there were about 16.5 people living in each square mile of the town.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 170 households in Bern. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 148 were families. Most households (78.8%) were married couples living together. About 38.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Age Groups in Bern
The people in Bern come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 31.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 9.8% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 25.6% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 20.6% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 12.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Bern was 33 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bern was $50,000 per year. For families, the average income was $51,500 per year. The average income for each person in the town was $15,854.
About 7.7% of families and 11.2% of all people in Bern lived below the poverty line. This included 18.2% of children under 18 and 15.7% of people aged 65 or older.
