Casco, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Casco, Wisconsin
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Location of Casco in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.
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Location of Casco, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Kewaunee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 583 |
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585 |
| • Density | 878.38/sq mi (339.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-12875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582921 |
Casco is a small village in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 583 people lived there. It is part of the larger Green Bay area.
The village is located inside the Town of Casco. Casco got its name from Casco Bay in Maine. This was the former home of Edward Decker, who was an early logger in Kewaunee County.
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About Casco, Wisconsin
Casco is located at 44°33′15″N 87°37′14″W / 44.55417°N 87.62056°W. This means it is in the eastern part of Wisconsin.
Land and Water Area
The village covers a total area of about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Casco
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 246 | — | |
| 1940 | 292 | 18.7% | |
| 1950 | 389 | 33.2% | |
| 1960 | 460 | 18.3% | |
| 1970 | 481 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 484 | 0.6% | |
| 1990 | 544 | 12.4% | |
| 2000 | 572 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 583 | 1.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 585 | 0.3% | |
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The population of Casco has slowly grown over the years. In 1930, there were 246 people. By 2010, the population had grown to 583 people. In 2019, it was estimated to be around 585 people.
Casco in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 583 people lived in Casco. There were 230 homes in the village. About 37% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Casco was about 35.6 years old.
Images for kids
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Luxemburg-Casco High School
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The local post office
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An aerial view of Casco in 2020
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Downtown Casco
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A sign welcoming visitors to Casco
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Looking west in Casco, from an old postcard
See also
In Spanish: Casco (Wisconsin) para niños
