Dewey, Rusk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dewey, Wisconsin
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Location of Dewey, Rusk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rusk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.1 sq mi (88.2 km2) |
| • Land | 31.0 sq mi (80.4 km2) |
| • Water | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 523 |
| • Density | 16.9/sq mi (6.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-20000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583081 |
Dewey is a small town located in Rusk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, a census counted 523 people living in the town.
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Where is Dewey Located?
Dewey is found in the state of Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 34 square miles (88.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 31 square miles (80.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3 square miles (7.8 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Dewey?
In 2000, the town of Dewey was home to 523 people. These people lived in 209 households, and 155 of these were families. On average, there were about 17 people living in each square mile of land.
Age Groups in Dewey
The people in Dewey come from different age groups:
- About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Around 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Dewey was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101 males.
Money and Households
In 2000, the average income for a household in Dewey was $38,056 per year. For families, the average income was $42,292. The average income per person in the town was $18,740.
See also
In Spanish: Dewey (condado de Rusk, Wisconsin) para niños
