Center, Outagamie County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Center, Wisconsin
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Wide Awake Forward
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Location of the Town of Center, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
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| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
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| • Total | 3,622 |
| • Density | 101.4/sq mi (39.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-13600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582941 |
| Website | https://centerwi.gov |
The Town of Center is a small community located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,622 people lived here.
Several smaller communities are part of the Town of Center. These include Center Valley, Hamples Corner, Mackville, and Twelve Corners. Part of Five Corners is also located within the town.
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History of Center, Wisconsin
The Town of Center has an interesting past. It started out with a different name.
How the Town of Center Began
The area we now know as the Town of Center was first called the Town of Lansing. It was officially set up on September 12, 1849. At that time, it was much larger than it is today. It included the areas of both the modern-day towns of Freedom and Center. It also had some less settled land to the north.
The Big Split
On June 5, 1852, a new town was created. It was called the Town of Freedom. This new town was split off from the original Town of Lansing. When this happened, the Town of Freedom took many things with it. This included the town's leaders, its main meeting place, and many residents. It also took many public improvements that had been made.
A New Start and a New Name
After the split, the remaining part of Lansing needed to reorganize. There were no leaders left to run things. So, a meeting was held on July 5, 1852. The goal was to choose new leaders for the town. Even though it was still called Lansing, it was like starting a new town.
Some people wondered if these new actions were legal. But on April 30, 1853, the state of Wisconsin made a decision. It said that everything the town leaders had done was legal. The state also agreed to a request from the town's board. They wanted to change the town's name from Lansing to Center. This change became official on April 1, 1853.
Geography of the Town of Center
The Town of Center is located in a beautiful part of Wisconsin. It covers a specific area of land.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau keeps track of land areas. According to their records, the Town of Center covers about 35.7 square miles (which is about 92.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town's boundaries.
Population and People
The Town of Center has grown over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there.
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in the Town of Center has changed a lot since 1860.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 206 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,201 | 483.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,596 | 32.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,488 | −6.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,458 | −2.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,310 | −10.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,303 | −0.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,213 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,271 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,301 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,386 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,853 | 33.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,570 | 38.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,716 | 5.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,163 | 16.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,402 | 7.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,622 | 6.5% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 United States Census counted 3,622 people living in the Town of Center. There were 1,446 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 1,165 were families.
The census also looked at the different backgrounds of the people living there:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,394 | 93.70% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 13 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.29% |
| Other/Mixed | 151 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 | 1.4% |
What the 2010 Census Showed
The 2010 United States Census counted 3,402 people in the town. There were 1,271 households and 1,046 families. The town had about 95 people per square mile.
Most people in the town were White (98.55%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.67% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (88.7%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.65 people. The average family had 2.92 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 20.8% were under 18. About 34.3% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in the town was 41.7 years.
The median income for a household was $66,625. This means half of the households earned more and half earned less. For families, the median income was $68,506. A small percentage of families (1.2%) and people (2.1%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Center (Outagamie) para niños
