Commonwealth, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Commonwealth, Wisconsin
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 Commonwealth, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Florence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.9 sq mi (111.2 km2) |
| • Land | 42.3 sq mi (109.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 419 |
| • Density | 9.9/sq mi (3.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-16550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583008 |
Commonwealth is a small town in Florence County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 419 people lived there. There is also a small community called Commonwealth located within the town.
Geography of Commonwealth
Commonwealth covers an area of about 42.9 square miles (111.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 42.3 square miles (109.6 square kilometers), is land. The remaining small part, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water.
People of Commonwealth
In 2000, there were 419 people living in Commonwealth. These people lived in 170 different homes. About 124 of these homes were families. On average, there were about 2.46 people in each home.
Most of the people in the town, about 98.57%, were White. A small number, about 1.43%, were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The age of the people in Commonwealth varied. About 23.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.
The average income for a household in Commonwealth was about $38,015 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $39,659 per year.
