Emmet, Marathon County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Emmet, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Emmet, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.2 sq mi (104.1 km2) |
| • Land | 39.8 sq mi (103.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 931 |
| • Density | 23.16/sq mi (8.943/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-24025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583166 |
Emmet is a small town located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's considered part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 931 people lived there. A smaller community called Halder is also found within the town of Emmet.
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Emmet's Location and Size
Emmet covers a total area of about 40.2 square miles (104.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 39.8 square miles (103.2 square kilometers). A small part, around 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water. This means that about 0.92% of Emmet's total area is water.
Who Lives in Emmet?
In the year 2000, there were 842 people living in Emmet. The town had about 269 households, with 228 of them being families. On average, there were about 21 people living in each square mile.
Diversity in Emmet
Most people living in Emmet in 2000 were White. A very small number of people were African American or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds, and a few were from two or more different backgrounds. About 0.59% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Emmet had children under 18 living with them (43.1%). Most families were married couples living together (74.3%). A small number of households (5.2%) had a female head of the house without a husband present. About 11.5% of households were single people, and 5.2% were single people aged 65 or older.
The average household in Emmet had about 3.13 people. For families, the average size was slightly larger, with about 3.41 people.
Age Groups in Emmet
The population of Emmet in 2000 included people of all ages.
- About 30.4% were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- A large group, 29.6%, were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 11.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Emmet was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 111 males. If you looked only at adults aged 18 and over, there were about 113.1 males for every 100 females.
Financial Information
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Emmet was $47,031 per year. For families, the typical income was $47,596. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $16,902.
A small number of families (7.8%) and individuals (9.9%) faced financial challenges. This included about 8.3% of children under 18 and 15.4% of people aged 65 or older.
