Clay Banks, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clay Banks, Wisconsin
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Part of eastern and central Clay Banks
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Location of Clay Banks, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Door |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.1 sq mi (122.0 km2) |
| • Land | 14.9 sq mi (38.6 km2) |
| • Water | 32.2 sq mi (83.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 410 |
| • Density | 27.5/sq mi (10.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-15025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582965 |
| Website | https://www.townofclaybanks.org/ |
Clay Banks is a small town located in Door County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 410 people lived here. Some smaller communities, like Salona and Vignes, are also part of Clay Banks.
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Geography of Clay Banks
This town covers a total area of about 47.1 square miles (122.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.2 square miles (83.4 square kilometers), is water. The land area is smaller, at 14.9 square miles (38.6 square kilometers). This means a big part of Clay Banks is covered by water!
People of Clay Banks
In 2000, there were 410 people living in Clay Banks. This means there were about 27.5 people per square mile. Most of the people living here were White (97.80%). There were also some Native American and Asian residents.
Households and Families
There were 162 homes in the town. In many of these homes (30.9%), there were children under 18 years old. Most homes (67.9%) had married couples living together. About 19.1% of homes had just one person living there.
Age Groups in Clay Banks
The people in Clay Banks were of different ages. About 24.9% were under 18 years old. About 20.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average income for a family in Clay Banks was about $46,458 per year. For individuals, the average income was about $19,027 per year. A small number of families (9.0%) and people (8.2%) lived below the poverty line.
Climate in Clay Banks
The weather in Clay Banks changes throughout the year. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
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The chart shows the average high and low temperatures in Celsius, and the average rainfall in millimeters for each month. For example, in January, the average high is -6°C and the average low is -5°C, with 57mm of rain.
Famous People from Clay Banks
- Conrad P. Olson was born in Clay Banks. He later became a judge on the Oregon Supreme Court.
See also
- In Spanish: Clay Banks (Wisconsin) for kids
