Curran, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Curran, Wisconsin
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Town hall on Wisconsin Highway 95
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Location of Curran, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 366 |
| • Density | 10.1/sq mi (3.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-18075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583038 |
Curran is a small town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 343 people lived there.
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The Story of Curran
Curran became its own town on November 14, 1889. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Hixton. The town got its name from four brothers of the Curran family. These brothers owned land in the area.
Where is Curran Located?
The town of Curran covers an area of about 36.2 square miles (93.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Curran is surrounded by other towns. To the north, you'll find the town of Northfield. To the east is the town of Hixton. The town of Springfield is to the south. On the west side, Curran borders Trempealeau County. This includes most of the town of Pigeon and a small part of Preston.
Who Lives in Curran?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 706 | — | |
| 1900 | 706 | 0.0% | |
| 1910 | 650 | −7.9% | |
| 1920 | 707 | 8.8% | |
| 1930 | 627 | −11.3% | |
| 1940 | 543 | −13.4% | |
| 1950 | 519 | −4.4% | |
| 1960 | 423 | −18.5% | |
| 1970 | 360 | −14.9% | |
| 1980 | 410 | 13.9% | |
| 1990 | 351 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 366 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 343 | −6.3% | |
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In the year 2000, about 366 people lived in Curran. There were 127 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households, 102 of them, were families. This means about 10 people lived in every square mile.
Most people in Curran were White, making up about 97.81% of the population. About 2.19% were Native American. A small number, 1.37%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Many households in Curran had children under 18 living with them, about 38.6%. Most households were married couples living together (73.2%). A small number were single mothers with no husband present (3.9%). About 15.7% of households were individuals living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older (7.1%).
On average, about 2.88 people lived in each household. For families, the average size was about 3.19 people.
Age Groups
The people in Curran were spread across different age groups. About 30.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 6.0% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, 31.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 19.4%. Finally, 12.3% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Curran was 36 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 119 males in the town. If we look at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 114 males.
Income in Curran
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Curran was $41,750. For families, the average income was $47,500. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $30,313, compared to $19,063 for women. The average income per person in the town was $16,119.
See also
In Spanish: Curran (Wisconsin) para niños
