Crescent, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crescent, Wisconsin
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Location of Crescent, Wisconsin
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| 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) |
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| • 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.
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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.
See also
In Spanish: Crescent (Wisconsin) para niños
