Excelsior, Sauk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Excelsior, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Excelsior, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
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| • Total | 34.0 sq mi (88.0 km2) |
| • Land | 33.9 sq mi (87.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,410 |
| • Density | 41.6/sq mi (16.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-24675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583180 |
| Website | townofexcelsiorwi.gov |
The Town of Excelsior is a community located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. According to the 2000 census, 1,410 people lived there. It is a small town with a friendly atmosphere.
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Exploring the Geography of Excelsior
The Town of Excelsior covers an area of about 34.0 square miles (88.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 33.9 square miles (87.8 square kilometers). A very small part, 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water. This means it's mostly land, perfect for homes and farms.
Understanding Excelsior's Population
In 2000, the town was home to 1,410 people. These people lived in 527 households, and 427 of these were families. This means many people in Excelsior live in family groups.
The town had about 41.6 people living in each square mile (16.1 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Excelsior were White (98.09%). A smaller number were Native American (0.85%) or Asian (0.28%). Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds (0.78%). About 0.35% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, 32.1% had children under 18 living with them. This shows that many families with kids call Excelsior home. Most households, 72.3%, were married couples living together. About 13.3% of households were made up of people living alone. Only 4.7% of these were individuals aged 65 or older. The average household had about 2.68 people, and the average family had about 2.91 people.
Age Groups in Excelsior
The people in Excelsior were spread across different age groups. About 23.6% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there are many young people in the town. About 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 31.3%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The median age in Excelsior was 42 years. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Excelsior was $54,375. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $58,375. The average income for each person in the town was $23,147. A small number of families (0.9%) and people (3.3%) lived below the poverty line. This included 2.0% of those under 18 and 6.3% of those aged 65 or older.
