Dairyland, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dairyland
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Location of Dairyland, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 140.8 sq mi (364.7 km2) |
| • Land | 140.2 sq mi (363.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 1.3/sq mi (0.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-18425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583042 |
| Website | http://townofdairyland.com/ |
Dairyland is a small town located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 186 people lived there. Some smaller communities, like Cozy Corner, Dairyland (the community itself), and Moose Junction, are also part of this town.
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Getting Around Dairyland
The main roads that help people travel through the town are Wisconsin Highway 35 and County Roads M and T. These roads connect Dairyland to other places.
Dairyland's Location and Size
Dairyland covers a total area of about 140.8 square miles (which is about 364.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, 140.2 square miles (363.1 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is made up of water, like rivers or lakes.
Who Lives in Dairyland?
In 2000, there were 186 people living in Dairyland. This means there were about 1.3 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Dairyland were White (about 97%). A small number were Native American or from two or more races.
There were 87 households in the town. A household is like a home where people live. About 14% of these homes had children under 18. More than half (54%) were married couples living together.
The people in Dairyland were of different ages. About 13% were under 18 years old. The largest group, about 41%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in Dairyland was 48 years.
The average income for a household in Dairyland was about $35,313 per year. For families, the average income was around $48,333.
Famous People from Dairyland
- Roy L. Pinn was a Wisconsin State Representative. This means he was a person elected to help make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Dairyland (Wisconsin) para niños
