Buena Vista, Portage County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Buena Vista, Wisconsin
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Location of Buena Vista, Portage County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.4 sq mi (158.9 km2) |
| • Land | 61.3 sq mi (158.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,198 |
| • Density | 19.4/sq mi (7.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-10925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582882 |
Buena Vista is a town located in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,198 people lived there. The smaller communities of Coddington and Keene are also part of this town.
The name "Buena Vista" remembers the Battle of Buena Vista. This was an important battle during the Mexican–American War.
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Geography of Buena Vista
Buena Vista covers a total area of about 61.4 square miles (158.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Buena Vista
In 2000, there were 1,187 people living in Buena Vista. This means about 19.4 people lived in each square mile. There were 418 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Buena Vista were families. About 38.5% of homes had children under 18 years old. Most families were married couples living together.
The people in Buena Vista were of different ages. About 28.3% were under 18 years old. About 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
Income in the Town
In 2000, the average income for a household in Buena Vista was $46,920 per year. For families, the average income was $49,519 per year.
Notable People from Buena Vista
- William M. Scribner, who was a farmer and a Wisconsin State Representative, was born in Buena Vista.
See also
In Spanish: Buena Vista (condado de Portage, Wisconsin) para niños
