Cassian, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Cassian, Wisconsin
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Location of Cassian, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.4 sq mi (177.0 km2) |
| • Land | 65.0 sq mi (168.3 km2) |
| • Water | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 962 |
| • Density | 14.8/sq mi (5.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-13025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582926 |
| Website | http://www.townofcassian.org |
Cassian is a small town located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 962 people lived there. Some smaller communities, like Goodnow and Harshaw, are also part of the town of Cassian.
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Geography of Cassian
Cassian covers a total area of about 68.3 square miles (177.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 65.0 square miles (168.3 square kilometers). The rest, about 3.4 square miles (8.7 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or other water bodies within the town's boundaries.
People Living in Cassian
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 962 people living in Cassian. These people lived in 402 different homes, and 322 of these were families. On average, about 15 people lived in each square mile of the town. There were also over 1,000 housing units available.
Many of the people living in Cassian were White. A very small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
Households and Families
About 26% of the homes in Cassian had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes, about 70%, were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 15% of all homes had just one person living there. Around 6% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average number of people in a household was about 2.39. For families, the average size was slightly larger, at 2.65 people.
Age Groups in Cassian
The population of Cassian was spread out across different age groups:
- About 19% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 4.5% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 26% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- The largest group, about 32%, was aged 45 to 64.
- About 18% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age of someone living in Cassian was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were about 108.7 males in the town.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Cassian was about $39,844 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $47,000 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was about $22,794. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line, which means they had very low incomes.
Getting Around Cassian
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) helps people travel to and from Cassian. This airport serves the town, Oneida County, and nearby communities. It offers both regular flights for passengers and services for smaller private planes.
