Chain O' Lakes-King, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Chain O' Lakes-King, Wisconsin
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Former CDP
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Location of Chain O' Lakes-King, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km2) |
| • Land | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km2) |
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| • Total | 2,215 |
| • Density | 513.8/sq mi (198.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-13885 |
Chain O' Lakes-King was a special kind of community in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. It was called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the government for counting people, but it wasn't a city or town with its own local government.
In 2000, about 2,215 people lived in Chain O' Lakes-King. This area was part of two larger towns: Farmington and Dayton. For the 2010 census, Chain O' Lakes-King was divided into two separate areas. These new areas are now known as Chain O' Lakes and King.
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What to Explore Here
This area was home to some interesting places and natural wonders.
Wisconsin Veterans Home
A special place called the Wisconsin Veterans Home is located in the part of the area known as King. This home provides care for people who have served in the military.
The Chain O' Lakes
The area is also famous for its beautiful Chain O' Lakes! This is a group of 22 lakes that are all connected to each other. Many visitors come here to enjoy the water, whether for boating, fishing, or just relaxing by the shore.
In the Menominee language, which is spoken by a Native American nation, these lakes are called Kūwicīqsow-Nepēhsaeh. This name describes how the lakes look like the shape of a "sacred double ball game." This game is a bit like lacrosse and was traditionally played by women from the Native American nations in Wisconsin.
Where Was Chain O' Lakes-King?
Chain O' Lakes-King was located in Wisconsin, at these coordinates: 44°19′50″N 89°9′53″W / 44.33056°N 89.16472°W.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Chain O' Lakes-King was about 5.6 square miles (or 14.4 square kilometers).
Most of this area was land, about 4.3 square miles (11.2 square kilometers). The rest was water, making up about 1.2 square miles (3.2 square kilometers). This means a good portion of the area was covered by the beautiful lakes!
Who Lived There?
In 2000, there were 2,215 people living in Chain O' Lakes-King. The area had about 513.8 people for every square mile.
Households and Families
There were 623 households in the area. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 23.4% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (60.2%) were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.29 people. The average family had about 2.67 people.
Age Groups
The people living in Chain O' Lakes-King were spread across different age groups:
- 13.2% were under 18 years old.
- 4.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 15.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- A large group, 43.0%, were 65 years of age or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 59 years old.
