Brooklyn, Washburn County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Brooklyn, Wisconsin
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Location of Brooklyn, Washburn County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washburn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 281 |
| • Density | 7.9/sq mi (3.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-10150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582872 |
Brooklyn is a town located in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. According to the 2000 census, 281 people lived there. A smaller, unincorporated community called Lampson is also found within the town of Brooklyn.
Geography of Brooklyn
The town of Brooklyn covers a total area of about 36.3 square miles (which is about 94.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, measuring around 35.7 square miles (92.5 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Who Lives in Brooklyn?
In the year 2000, the census showed that 281 people lived in Brooklyn. This means there were about 7.9 people living in each square mile of the town. Most of the people living there were White. A very small number were Native American or from two or more different backgrounds. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 117 households in the town. A household is like a home where people live together. Many of these households (about 63%) were married couples living together. Some households (about 29%) had children under 18 years old living with them.
The people in Brooklyn were of different ages. About 22% were under 18 years old. The largest groups were adults aged 25 to 44 (about 29%) and 45 to 64 (about 31%). About 15% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in Brooklyn was 43 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Brooklyn (Washburn County, Wisconsin) for kids
