Black Brook, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Black Brook, Wisconsin
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Location of Black Brook, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.9 sq mi (90.5 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
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| • Total | 1,208 |
| • Density | 35.3/sq mi (13.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-07700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582817 |
Black Brook is a town located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,208 people lived there. It is a small community in the state of Wisconsin.
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About Black Brook
Black Brook's Location and Size
Black Brook covers an area of about 34.9 square miles (90.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.2 square miles (88.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town's total area is made up of lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Black Brook?
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 1,208 people living in Black Brook. The town had 419 households and 326 families. This means that for every square mile, there were about 35.3 people. There were also 448 homes or housing units.
Most of the people living in Black Brook were White, making up about 99.01% of the population. A small number of residents were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 0.91% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age in Black Brook
Many households in Black Brook had children under 18 living with them, about 41.5%. Most households, 67.1%, were married couples living together. About 5.7% of households were led by a female without a husband present.
The average household in Black Brook had about 2.88 people. The average family had about 3.26 people.
The age of people in Black Brook varied:
- About 31.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Black Brook was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 109.7 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Black Brook was $48,125 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $50,543 per year.
Men in Black Brook generally earned more than women. The average income for men was $34,554, while for women it was $23,684. The average income per person in the town was $19,286.
A small percentage of the population lived below the poverty line. This included about 4.7% of families and 6.5% of all residents. Among those under 18, about 8.2% were below the poverty line. For those 65 or older, about 1.0% were below the poverty line.
