Brazeau, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Brazeau, Wisconsin
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Baseball Field for the Town of Brazeau
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Location of Brazeau, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.6 sq mi (185.3 km2) |
| • Land | 68.5 sq mi (177.5 km2) |
| • Water | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,408 |
| • Density | 20.5/sq mi (7.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-09375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582853 |
Brazeau is a town located in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 1,408 people lived there. A small community called Klondike is also part of the town.
The town of Brazeau was named after the Brazeau family. They were some of the very first settlers in Oconto County. The Brazeau family owned a lot of land back in the 1800s.
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Where is Brazeau Located?
Brazeau is a pretty big area. It covers about 71.6 square miles (which is about 185.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 68.5 square miles (177.5 square kilometers). The rest is water, about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers).
A cool place called White Potato Lake is found in the northern part of the town. It's a great spot for outdoor activities!
Who Lives in Brazeau?
Let's look at who lived in Brazeau back in 2000, based on the census.
Population and Homes
There were 1,408 people living in Brazeau. These people lived in 602 households. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 434 were families. This means groups of related people living together.
On average, about 2.34 people lived in each household. For families, the average was 2.76 people.
Age Groups
The people in Brazeau had different ages:
- About 21.4% were kids under 18 years old.
- About 4.9% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 24.3% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 26.8% were adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 22.6% were seniors aged 65 or older.
The median age was 44 years. This means half the people were younger than 44, and half were older.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Brazeau was about $34,750 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $38,229 per year.
See also
In Spanish: Brazeau (Wisconsin) para niños
