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Crescent, Wisconsin
Town hall and fire department
Town hall and fire department
Location of Crescent, Wisconsin
Location of Crescent, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Oneida
Area
 • Total 32.7 sq mi (84.7 km2)
 • Land 29.3 sq mi (76.0 km2)
 • Water 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2)
Elevation
1,568 ft (478 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 2,071
 • Density 70.6/sq mi (27.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-17625
GNIS feature ID 1583026
Website http://townofcrescent.com/

Crescent is a town located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place where about 2,000 people live. The unincorporated community of Crescent Corner is also found within the town.

Geography of Crescent

Crescent covers a total area of about 32.7 square miles (84.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 29.3 square miles (76.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.4 square miles (8.7 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or other water bodies within the town's boundaries.

People in Crescent

Population and Households

According to the census in 2000, there were 2,071 people living in Crescent. These people lived in 797 households, and 608 of those were families.

Age Distribution

The people in Crescent are spread across different age groups:

  • About 25.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • About 5.4% was between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 27.4% was between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 27.7% was between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 13.9% was 65 years old or older.

The average age in the town was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102 males.

Getting Around Crescent

The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) helps people travel to and from Crescent. This airport serves the town, the county, and nearby communities. It offers both regular commercial flights and services for smaller private planes.

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