Eau Pleine, Portage County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Eau Pleine
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Location of Eau Pleine
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
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| • Total | 57.7 sq mi (149.5 km2) |
| • Land | 55.5 sq mi (143.7 km2) |
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 931 |
| • Density | 16.8/sq mi (6.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-22450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583128 |
| Website | http://townofeaupleine.com/ |
Eau Pleine is a small town located in Portage County, Wisconsin, in the United States. Its name comes from a French phrase meaning "full water" or "stock river." In the year 2000, about 931 people lived here.
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History of Eau Pleine
The town of Eau Pleine was officially started in 1852. It got its name from the nearby Little Eau Pleine River. The French words Eau Pleine mean "full water" or "stock river," which probably describes how the river looked when the town was named.
Geography of Eau Pleine
Eau Pleine covers a total area of about 57.7 square miles (149.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 55.5 square miles (143.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers), is water. This means that a small part of the town, about 3.92%, is covered by water.
People of Eau Pleine
In 2000, there were 931 people living in Eau Pleine. There were 344 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 266 were families.
The town had about 16.8 people living per square mile (6.5 people per square kilometer). There were also 402 houses or housing units.
Most of the people in Eau Pleine were White (about 98.17%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other backgrounds or more than one background. About 0.86% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 32.3% of the households in Eau Pleine had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.5%) were married couples living together. About 18% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average household had about 2.71 people. For families, the average size was about 3.07 people.
Age Groups
The people in Eau Pleine were spread out across different age groups:
- About 26.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 109.7 males.
Notable People from Eau Pleine
- Don C. Hall was a stage actor and also served as a Wisconsin State Representative. He was born in the town of Eau Pleine.
See also
In Spanish: Eau Pleine (condado de Portage, Wisconsin) para niños
