Cameron, Wood County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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 Cameron, Wood County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Cameron, Wood County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Wood County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.8 km2 (7.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 372 m (1,220 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 510 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
| ZIP Code |
54449
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| Area code(s) | 715 |
Cameron is a small town located in Wood County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 510 people lived there.
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History of Cameron Town
The area known as Cameron township was officially created in 1903. It was named after a person called James W. Cameron. He was a businessperson who worked in the lumber industry, which means he dealt with wood and trees.
Where is Cameron Located?
Cameron is a town that covers about 7.2 square miles (or 18.8 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits. You can find it at these coordinates: 44°37′11″N 090°10′21″W / 44.61972°N 90.17250°W.
Who Lives in Cameron?
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 510 people living in Cameron. These people lived in 190 different homes, and 152 of these were families.
The town had about 70 people living in each square mile. This means it's not a very crowded place.
Age Groups in Cameron
The people in Cameron were of different ages:
- About 23% were kids under 18 years old.
- Around 7% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- Nearly 28% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- Almost 30% were adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 12% were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Cameron was 41 years.
Money and Jobs in Cameron
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Cameron was about $51,528. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $58,000 per year.
A small number of families, about 3.7%, and 4.9% of all people, lived below the poverty line. This included some kids under 18 and some people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Cameron (condado de Wood, Wisconsin) para niños
