Blackwell, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Blackwell, Wisconsin
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Location of Blackwell, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66.4 sq mi (171.9 km2) |
| • Land | 66.0 sq mi (170.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 332 |
| • Density | 5.000/sq mi (1.931/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-07950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582823 |
Blackwell is a small town located in Forest County, Wisconsin. In 2010, about 332 people lived there. The town is home to two small communities, also called Blackwell and Blackwell Junction. The town got its name from John Blackwell, who owned a sawmill in the area long ago.
Exploring Blackwell's Geography
Blackwell covers a total area of about 66.4 square miles. Most of this area, about 66.0 square miles, is land. The remaining 0.4 square miles is water, like small lakes or rivers. This means only a tiny part of the town's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Blackwell?
In 2000, there were 347 people living in Blackwell. These people lived in 45 different households, with 31 of them being families. The town was not very crowded, with only about 5.3 people living in each square mile.
Many types of households make up the town. About 26.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 57.8%, were married couples living together. Some households (6.7%) had a female head without a husband present.
The ages of people in Blackwell varied. About 20.5% of the population was under 18 years old. A large group, 40.1%, were young adults aged 18 to 24. About 20.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 21 years.
See also
In Spanish: Blackwell (Wisconsin) para niños
