Cary, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Cary, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Cary, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.0 sq mi (90.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 398 |
| • Density | 11.4/sq mi (4.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-12775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582919 |
| PLSS township | T23N R2E |
The Town of Cary is a small community located in Wood County, Wisconsin. In the year 2000, about 398 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Wisconsin.
What is the Geography of Cary?
The Town of Cary covers a total area of about 35.2 square miles (91.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.0 square miles (90.7 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
When Was Cary Established?
The history of Cary began long ago with land surveys. In the summer of 1851, a team from the U.S. government came to survey the land. They measured and mapped out the six-mile square area that would later become Cary.
Later that year, another team carefully marked all the section corners. This meant they walked through the woods and swamps, using tools like a chain and a compass to measure everything precisely.
After their work, the main surveyor wrote a description of the land. He said the area was mostly flat, except for some rolling hills in the northern part. He also noted that there was a lot of sandstone there. The soil was generally good for farming, especially in the northeast. The area had many trees, including sugar maples, oaks, lindens, tamaracks, and pine trees. Swamps had alders, and the streams were fed by these swamps.
The Town of Cary was officially separated from the Town of Wood in 1901. It was named after a railroad stop that used to be in the area but no longer exists.
Who Lives in Cary?
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 398 people living in the Town of Cary. These people lived in 162 households, and 121 of these were families.
The population density was about 11.4 people for every square mile (4.4 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Cary were White (about 97%). A smaller number were Asian (about 2.3%), and a very small percentage were from other backgrounds. About 0.25% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Looking at the households, about 32.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.0%) were married couples living together. About 7.4% were single mothers with no husband present.
The age groups in Cary in 2000 were:
- 23.6% were under 18 years old.
- 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Cary was 42 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males.
See also
In Spanish: Cary (Wisconsin) para niños
