Doty, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Doty, Wisconsin
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Location of Doty, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.4 sq mi (140.9 km2) |
| • Land | 52.2 sq mi (135.1 km2) |
| • Water | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 4.8/sq mi (1.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-20475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583090 |
Doty is a small town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 309 people lived there.
The town was named after James Duane Doty. He was an important person in Wisconsin's history. He was the first to represent Wisconsin in Congress after it became a state. He also served as a governor in the Utah Territory. Doty was officially created as a town in 1922. Before that, it was part of another town called How.
Doty once had three schools. One was the Valley View School. The Statler school was another. The third school's name from 1912 is not known. In 1953, Valley View School joined with Mountain School. The Valley View building then became the Doty Town Hall. In 2009, it was replaced by a new town hall and fire department building.
Geography of Doty
Doty is located in northeastern Wisconsin. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 54.4 square miles (140.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 52.2 square miles (135.1 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers), is water.
People of Doty
In 2000, there were 249 people living in Doty. The town had 120 households. Most people were of White background. A small number were of Asian background. Some people were of two or more races. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most households were married couples living together. A few households had a female head without a husband. Some households were made up of individuals living alone. This included people aged 65 or older. The average household had about two people.
The population included people of all ages. About 11.6% were under 18 years old. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old. A good number of people were 65 years or older. The average age in Doty was 53 years.
See also
In Spanish: Doty (Wisconsin) para niños
