Elk, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Elk, Wisconsin
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Location of Elk, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Price |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.6 sq mi (138.7 km2) |
| • Land | 50.8 sq mi (131.6 km2) |
| • Water | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,183 |
| • Density | 23.3/sq mi (9.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-23200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583147 |
Elk is a town in Price County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 1,183 people lived there.
Where is Elk Located?
Elk is a town in the state of Wisconsin. It is located in Price County. The town covers a total area of about 53.5 square miles (138.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 50.8 square miles (131.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.7 square miles (7.1 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town is covered by lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Elk?
In 2000, there were 1,183 people living in Elk. These people lived in 502 different homes. Most of the people living in Elk were white. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds.
About 27.7% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes, about 66.9%, were married couples living together. The average home had about 2 to 3 people.
The people in Elk were of different ages. About 21.5% were under 18 years old. About 18.6% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Elk was 44 years old.
Notable People from Elk
- Willis J. Hutnik was born in Elk. He was a politician, an educator, and a businessman. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for the community.
See also
In Spanish: Elk (Wisconsin) para niños
