Edgewater, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Edgewater, Wisconsin
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Location of Edgewater, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sawyer |
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| • Total | 52.3 sq mi (135.5 km2) |
| • Land | 47.2 sq mi (122.2 km2) |
| • Water | 5.2 sq mi (13.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 586 |
| • Density | 12.4/sq mi (4.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-22625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583134 |
Edgewater is a town located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 586 people lived there. Some smaller communities, like Edgewater and Wooddale, are also part of this town. Part of the community of Yarnell is also found within the town's borders.
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Exploring Edgewater's Location
Edgewater is a town in Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 52.3 square miles (135.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 47.2 square miles (122.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5.2 square miles (13.3 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or other water bodies within the town's boundaries.
Who Lives in Edgewater?
Let's look at the people who call Edgewater home.
Population Count
According to a count done in 2000, there were 586 people living in the town. This means there were about 12.4 people living in every square mile of land.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 245 homes, or households, in Edgewater. Out of these, 184 were families. Most homes (about 65%) were married couples living together. About 23% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.39 people, and the average family had about 2.70 people.
Age Groups
The people in Edgewater come from different age groups.
- About 20.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 4.1% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 22.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 34.8%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.1% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Edgewater was 47 years.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average income for a household in Edgewater was about $38,542 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $41,786 per year. The average income for each person in the town was about $18,907.
See also
In Spanish: Edgewater (Wisconsin) para niños
