Douglas, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Douglas, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Briggsville
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Location of Douglas, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
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| • Total | 29.2 sq mi (75.6 km2) |
| • Land | 28.8 sq mi (74.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 768 |
| • Density | 26.6/sq mi (10.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-20525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583091 |
Douglas is a small town in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. It was sometimes spelled "Douglass" in the past. In the year 2000, about 768 people lived here. Two smaller communities, Briggsville and Douglas Center, are also part of the town.
About Douglas, Wisconsin
Douglas is a quiet place in the state of Wisconsin. It's known for its peaceful environment. The town hall, located in Briggsville, is an important building for the community.
Where is Douglas?
Douglas is located in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The town covers an area of about 29.2 square miles (75.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 28.9 square miles (74.7 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 0.3 square miles (0.9 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Douglas?
In 2000, there were 768 people living in Douglas. This means there were about 26.6 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Douglas were White.
There were 301 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were married couples. About 25.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.55 people.
The people in Douglas are of different ages. About 23.8% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Douglas (Wisconsin) para niños
