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Crystal, Wisconsin
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Location of Crystal, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washburn |
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| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (90.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 323 |
| • Density | 9.2/sq mi (3.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-17850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583031 |
Crystal is a small town located in Washburn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 323 people lived there.
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About Crystal, Wisconsin
Crystal is a town in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Washburn County. The town is known for its natural surroundings.
Where is Crystal Located?
Crystal is found in the northwestern part of Wisconsin. It is located at coordinates 45°51′16″N 91°43′5″W. The town sits at an elevation of about 1,234 feet (376 meters) above sea level.
How Big is Crystal?
The total area of Crystal is about 35.7 square miles (92.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, 35.1 square miles (90.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town's area is made up of lakes or rivers.
People of Crystal
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas. Here's what they found about Crystal in the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 323 people living in Crystal. These people lived in 117 different homes, also called households. Out of these, 87 were families. The town had about 9.2 people living in every square mile (3.6 people per square kilometer). There were also 184 housing units available.
Most of the people living in Crystal were White (about 98.76%). A small number were Native American (0.93%), and a very small number were from two or more racial backgrounds (0.31%).
Family Life in Crystal
- About 29.9% of homes had children under 18 years old living there.
- Most homes (63.2%) were married couples living together.
- About 7.7% of homes had a female head of the household without a husband present.
- About 24.8% of homes were not families.
- Nearly 19.7% of all homes had just one person living there.
- About 7.7% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living alone.
- On average, there were 2.76 people in each home.
- For families, the average size was 3.25 people.
Age Groups
The people in Crystal were of different ages:
- 24.1% were under 18 years old.
- 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Crystal was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 98.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 109.4 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a home in Crystal was $25,000 per year. For families, the average income was $31,458 per year.
- Males had an average income of $19,643.
- Females had an average income of $16,875.
The average income per person in the town was $15,706. About 5.1% of families and 9.0% of all people in Crystal lived below the poverty line. This included 11.5% of those under 18 and 10.0% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Crystal (Wisconsin) para niños
