Dexter, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Dexter, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Dexter, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.6 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 379 |
| • Density | 11.1/sq mi (4.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-20075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583083 |
| PLSS township | T22N R3E |
The Town of Dexter is a small community in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. It's a place where people live and work, but it's not a city or a village. In the year 2000, about 379 people lived here. You can also find two smaller communities, Dexterville and Veedum, within the town's area.
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Exploring Dexter's Geography
The Town of Dexter covers an area of about 35.5 square miles (92.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.2 square miles (88.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or streams within the town's borders.
A Look at Dexter's History
The land that became the Town of Dexter was first mapped out in the summer of 1851. This was done by a team working for the U.S. government. They walked through the forests and swamps to measure the land. They marked important spots called "section corners" to create a grid for the area.
When they finished, the surveyor described the land. He said it was mostly flat and swampy, with lots of tamarack trees. There was a narrow strip of drier land along the Yellow River. Some parts had good pine trees. The rest of the area was covered with small pine and tamarack trees, along with thick bushes.
The surveyor also noted two sawmills in the area. These mills were important for cutting timber. The Town of Dexter got its name from the community of Dexterville.
Who Lives in Dexter? (Demographics)
In 2000, there were 379 people living in the Town of Dexter. These people lived in 144 different homes, and 110 of these were families. On average, there were about 11 people living in every square mile.
Most of the people living in Dexter were White (98.68%). A small number were African American (0.26%) or Native American (0.79%). Some people identified with two or more races (0.26%). A very small percentage (0.26%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 32.6% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (66.0%) were married couples living together. Some homes (17.4%) had just one person living there. About 9.7% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The population was spread out by age:
- 25.3% were under 18 years old.
- 6.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 30.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.1% were between 45 and 64.
- 11.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Dexter was 39 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 115 males.
See also
In Spanish: Dexter (Wisconsin) para niños
