Caswell, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Caswell, Wisconsin
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Location of Caswell, Wisconsin
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The Towns of Ross and Caswell
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.9 sq mi (124.1 km2) |
| • Land | 47.7 sq mi (123.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 1.900/sq mi (0.733/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-13125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582930 |
Caswell is a small town located in Forest County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 91 people lived there. Some smaller communities like Cavour and Laona Junction are part of the town. There was also once a "ghost town" called Bagdad in the area.
History of Caswell
The Town of Caswell was officially created in 1901. It was formed from parts of another town called Cavour. The rest of the old Town of Cavour became the Town of Wabeno. Caswell was likely named after Lucien B. Caswell. He was a politician who served in Wisconsin's government and later in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Geography and Nature
Caswell covers an area of about 47.9 square miles (124.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water. The Peshtigo River flows through the town, which is a nice natural feature. You can travel through Caswell using major roads like U.S. Route 8 and Wisconsin Highway 139. There are also local roads like Forest County Roads G and O.
People of Caswell
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 216 | — | |
| 1920 | 798 | 269.4% | |
| 1930 | 244 | −69.4% | |
| 1940 | 199 | −18.4% | |
| 1950 | 133 | −33.2% | |
| 1960 | 107 | −19.5% | |
| 1970 | 96 | −10.3% | |
| 1980 | 85 | −11.5% | |
| 1990 | 94 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 102 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 91 | −10.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1910, 1920 1930, 1940, 1950 1960, 1970, 1980 1980, 1990, 2000 2000, 2010 |
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In 2000, there were 102 people living in Caswell. The town had 41 households, with 28 of them being families. On average, about 2.49 people lived in each home.
Many different people make up Caswell. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. Some residents were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
About 31.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent or individuals living alone. The population included people of all ages, from young children to seniors over 65. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Caswell (Wisconsin) para niños
