Como, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Como, Wisconsin
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Location of Como, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km2) |
| • Land | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,356 |
| • Density | 673/sq mi (258.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-16575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563298 |
Como is a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau identifies for gathering information, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. Como is located in the town of Geneva, within Walworth County, in the state of Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 2,356 people lived there.
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Where is Como Located?
Como is found in southeastern Wisconsin. Its exact location is 42°36′34″N 88°29′24″W / 42.60944°N 88.49000°W. This spot is about 915 feet (279 meters) above sea level.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Como is about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 14% of Como is covered by water.
Who Lives in Como?
The population of Como has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,870 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,631 | 40.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,356 | −10.5% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 1,870 people living in Como. These people lived in 786 different homes, and 510 of these were families. On average, about 617 people lived in every square mile.
Most of the people in Como were White (about 93.42%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 26% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (52%) were married couples living together. About 28% of homes were single-person households. The average number of people in a home was 2.38, and for families, it was 2.87 people.
Age Groups
The people in Como in 2000 were of different ages:
- About 22% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Como was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 104 males.
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