Center, Rock County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Center, Wisconsin
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Location in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Land | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,046 |
| • Density | 28.2/sq mi (10.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-13625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582942 |
| Website | https://townofcenterrockcounty.com/ |
The Town of Center is a small community located in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,046 people lived there.
The town is home to the community of Center, which is an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or village with its own local government.
Long ago, there was also a "ghost town" called Fellows in the area. A ghost town is a place where everyone has left, often because a local industry closed down.
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Exploring the Town of Center
Where is Center Located?
The Town of Center is in Wisconsin, a state in the upper Midwest of the United States. It's part of Rock County.
How Big is the Town of Center?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Town of Center covers an area of about 35.6 square miles (which is about 92.2 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
People in the Town of Center
Who Lives in Center?
In 2000, there were 1,005 people living in the Town of Center. The population density was about 28 people for every square mile. This means it's a pretty spread-out area, not crowded like a big city.
Most people living in the town were White (98.91%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds, including African American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 0.30% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
There were 374 households in the town in 2000. A household can be a family, a single person, or a group of unrelated people living together.
- About 35.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (70.6%) were married couples living together.
- About 16.8% of households were made up of people living alone.
- The average household had about 2.67 people.
Age Groups in Center
The people in Center were of different ages:
- About 24.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 31.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 11.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 39 years.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in the town was $59,479 per year. For families, the average income was $63,750.
Only a small number of people (about 1.5% of the population) lived below the poverty line. This means most people in the Town of Center had enough money to meet their basic needs.
Famous People from Center
Some notable people who were born in the Town of Center include:
- Grant U. Fisher: He was a politician in Wisconsin.
- Charles D. Rosa: He was also a politician and a judge in Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Center (condado de Rock) para niños
