Cranmoor, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Cranmoor, Wisconsin
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Location of Cranmoor, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.3 sq mi (109.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.7 sq mi (95.1 km2) |
| • Water | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 4.8/sq mi (1.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-17525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583025 |
| PLSS township | most of T22N R4E and parts of T22N R5E and T21N R4E |
Cranmoor is a small town located in Wood County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 175 people lived there. Two smaller places, Cranmoor and Walker, are also part of this town.
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Exploring Cranmoor's Land
Cranmoor covers a total area of about 42.3 square miles (109.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.7 square miles (95.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5.6 square miles (14.5 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of the town is made up of lakes, rivers, or marshes.
Cranmoor's Past
Early Land Surveys
Some parts of southern Cranmoor were first mapped out in 1839. This happened early because these areas were close to the Wisconsin River. They were also part of a special "Indian strip" of land. This land was sold by the Menominee people to the U.S. government in 1836. This sale was part of an agreement called the Treaty of the Cedars.
Mapping the Area in 1851
In the winter of 1851 and 1852, a team of surveyors worked for the U.S. government. They mapped all the corners of the land that would become Cranmoor. They walked through the forests and likely crossed frozen marshes. They used special tools like a Gunter's chain for measuring and a Solar compass to find directions.
After their work, the lead surveyor wrote a description of the area. He said that most of this six-mile square area was covered by marsh or swamp. He noted that only a small part, less than two sections, could be used for farming. These farming spots were tiny, not more than 20 acres each.
He also described a very thick swamp with black alders. This swamp was hard to get through. The swamp had tamarack and small Spruce trees. The water in the swamp was from 6 to 20 inches deep. The open marsh areas had light grass and water from 12 to 40 inches deep. He also mentioned many small islands scattered around. The edges of these islands were full of cranberries. This is probably how Cranmoor got its name!
When Cranmoor Became a Town
The Town of Cranmoor was officially created in 1903. It got its name from the community of Cranmoor, which was already there.
Who Lives in Cranmoor?
Population in 2000
According to the census taken in 2000, 175 people lived in Cranmoor. This meant there were about 4.8 people for every square mile (1.8 people per square kilometer). There were 75 houses in the town.
People and Families
Out of the 66 households in Cranmoor, 31.8% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.7%) were married couples living together. A small number (3.0%) were single mothers. About 25.8% of households were not families.
About 21.2% of all households had only one person living there. And 10.6% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.65 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
Age Groups
The people in Cranmoor were spread out across different age groups:
- 26.3% were under 18 years old.
- 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Cranmoor was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.5 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 101.6 males.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average income for a household in Cranmoor was $46,250 per year. For families, the average income was $53,500 per year. Men earned about $29,688 per year, while women earned about $24,375 per year. The average income per person in the town was $28,727.
About 5.8% of families and 10.8% of all people in Cranmoor lived below the poverty line. This included 13.8% of those under 18 years old. No one aged 65 or older was living below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Cranmoor (Wisconsin) para niños
