Scott, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Scott, Wisconsin
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Location of Scott, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.5 sq mi (94.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
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| • Total | 1,804 |
| • Density | 49.9/sq mi (19.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-72350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584119 |
Scott is a town located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,804 people lived there.
Within the town of Scott, you can find smaller communities. These include Batavia, Beechwood, and Cranberry Marsh. Scott is also considered part of the larger Sheboygan area.
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About the Land and Water
Scott covers an area of about 36.5 square miles (94.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.2 square miles (93.7 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water.
Who Lives in Scott?
Based on the 2000 census, 1,804 people lived in Scott. The town had about 49.9 people per square mile (19.3 people per square kilometer).
Most people living in Scott were White (98%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.89% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 658 households in the town. In 36.8% of these homes, children under 18 lived there. Most households (69.3%) were married couples living together.
The average household had 2.74 people. The average family had 3.07 people.
Age Groups in Scott
The population of Scott was spread out across different age groups:
- 27.5% were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Scott was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 107.6 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Scott was $51,771 per year. For families, the average income was $54,598 per year.
Males generally earned more, with an average income of $40,111. Females had an average income of $26,250. The average income per person in the town was $20,160.
A small number of people in Scott lived below the poverty line. This included about 1.5% of families and 3.1% of the total population.
People from Scott
Some notable people who lived in the town of Scott include:
- George W. Koch: He was a farmer and businessman. He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative and was the chairman of the Scott Town Board.
- John W. Liebenstein: A businessman who also served as a Wisconsin State Representative.
- Alvah R. Munger: A farmer who was a Wisconsin State Representative.
- John Ruch: He was a farmer and owned a sawmill. He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative and held various local government jobs.
See also
In Spanish: Scott (condado de Sheboygan, Wisconsin) para niños
