Birchwood (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
Birchwood is a small town located in Washburn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 453 people called Birchwood home. The smaller Village of Birchwood is actually found within the town's borders.
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Geography
Where is Birchwood?
According to official records, the town of Birchwood covers about 70 square miles (181 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 63.8 square miles (165 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.1 square miles (15.9 square kilometers), is water. This means that nearly 9% of the town's area is covered by lakes or rivers.
People of Birchwood
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 453 people living in Birchwood. These people lived in 191 households, and 144 of these were families. The town had about 7 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people living in Birchwood were White (about 96.7%). A small number were Asian or African American, and some people identified with two or more races. About 0.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
About 18% of the households in Birchwood had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70%) were married couples living together. About 19% of households were single individuals.
The people in Birchwood were spread out in age. About 18% were under 18 years old. About 6% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 38%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The average age in Birchwood was 48 years.
Income and Living
In 2000, the average income for a household in Birchwood was about $40,066 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $41,397. About 9% of the total population, including some children and older adults, lived below the poverty line at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Birchwood (condado de Washburn, Wisconsin) para niños
