City Point, Wisconsin facts for kids
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City Point, Wisconsin
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Location of City Point, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 90.2 sq mi (233.7 km2) |
| • Land | 89.1 sq mi (230.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-14800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582962 |
City Point is a small town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 189 people lived there.
Even though it's called a "town," it's more like a local government area that includes a few smaller communities. These communities are City Point, Pray, and Spaulding.
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History of City Point
City Point is in the northeast part of Jackson County. It wasn't always called City Point!
How the Town Got Its Name
The area was first set up as a town in 1879. It was named Sullivan after a local person named John L. Sullivan. He lived from 1849 to 1902.
Later, in November 1889, the town's name was changed to City Point. A few years after that, in 1894, another town called Bear Bluff was created from part of City Point.
Geography and Land
City Point covers a total area of about 90.2 square miles (233.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 89.1 square miles (230.8 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.1 square miles (3.0 square kilometers), is water.
This means that for every square mile, there are only about 2.1 people living there. This shows how spread out the homes and people are in City Point.
Population and People
The population of City Point has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 329 | — | |
| 1900 | 323 | −1.8% | |
| 1910 | 333 | 3.1% | |
| 1920 | 412 | 23.7% | |
| 1930 | 368 | −10.7% | |
| 1940 | 350 | −4.9% | |
| 1950 | 272 | −22.3% | |
| 1960 | 222 | −18.4% | |
| 1970 | 180 | −18.9% | |
| 1980 | 196 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 193 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 189 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 182 | −3.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Censuses | |||
Who Lives in City Point?
In 2000, there were 189 people living in City Point. These people made up 83 different households. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 54 were families.
Most of the people in City Point were White (96.30%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and other races. About 1.59% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 17% of the households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (60.2%) were married couples living together.
- About 30% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- Around 18% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.28 people. For families, the average size was 2.83 people.
Age and Income
The people in City Point have a range of ages:
- 18% were under 18 years old.
- 6.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 28.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 21.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age in City Point was 46 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in City Point was $33,750 per year. For families, the average income was $46,071. The average income per person in the town was $16,911.
See also
In Spanish: City Point (Wisconsin) para niños
