Enterprise, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Enterprise, Wisconsin
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Location of Enterprise, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.9 sq mi (152.6 km2) |
| • Land | 56.7 sq mi (146.8 km2) |
| • Water | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 274 |
| • Density | 4.8/sq mi (1.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-24125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583169 |
Enterprise is a small town located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 274 people lived here. There's also a smaller community called Enterprise within the town.
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About the Land and Water
Enterprise covers an area of about 58.9 square miles (152.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 56.7 square miles (146.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers), is water. This means about 3.8% of the town's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Enterprise?
Population Details from 2000
Based on the census from the year 2000, 274 people lived in Enterprise. This means there were about 4.8 people per square mile (1.9 people per square kilometer). There were also 386 homes or housing units. On average, there were 6.8 housing units per square mile (2.6 per square kilometer).
Almost everyone living in Enterprise was identified as White (100%). A very small number, 0.36%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
There were 124 households in the town. A household means all the people living in one home.
- About 20.2% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (65.3%) were married couples living together.
- Only 3.2% of households had a female head with no husband present.
- About 27.4% of households were not families (meaning people living alone or with non-relatives).
- About 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals living by themselves.
- Out of those, 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a household was 2.21. For families, the average size was 2.59 people.
Age Groups in the Town
The population in Enterprise was spread out across different age groups:
- 17.5% were under 18 years old.
- 3.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Enterprise was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were about 119.2 males. If you looked at just adults (18 and over), for every 100 females, there were about 123.8 males.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Enterprise was $34,479. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $34,531. Men generally earned more, with a median income of $33,125, compared to $19,107 for women. The average income per person in the town was $14,970.
Very few people in Enterprise lived below the poverty line. No families were below it, and only 1.9% of the total population. This included no one under 18 and 4.7% of those over 64.
Getting Around: Transportation
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) helps people travel to and from Enterprise. This airport serves not only the town but also the wider county and nearby communities. It offers both regular flights for passengers and services for private planes.
See also
In Spanish: Enterprise (Wisconsin) para niños
