Flambeau, Rusk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Flambeau, Wisconsin
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Location of Flambeau, Rusk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rusk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.9 sq mi (90.3 km2) |
| • Land | 34.6 sq mi (89.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,067 |
| • Density | 30.9/sq mi (11.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-26100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583206 |
Flambeau is a small town located in Rusk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,067 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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Exploring Flambeau's Location
Flambeau is a town in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Rusk County. The town covers a total area of about 34.9 square miles (90.3 square kilometers).
Land and Water Areas
Most of Flambeau's area is land, about 34.6 square miles (89.5 square kilometers). A small part, around 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water. This means there might be small lakes, rivers, or streams within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Flambeau?
In 2000, a census counted the people living in Flambeau. There were 1,067 residents in total. This section shares more details about the people and families in the town.
Population Details
The town had about 30.9 people living in each square mile (11.9 people per square kilometer). Most residents were White (98.13%). A small number of people identified as African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Homes and Families
There were 398 households in Flambeau. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households (65.6%) were married couples living together. About 35.9% of households had children under 18 years old.
The average number of people in a household was 2.68. For families, the average size was 3.03 people. This shows that many families in Flambeau are small to medium-sized.
Age Groups in Flambeau
The people in Flambeau were spread across different age groups:
- 26.6% were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Flambeau was 39 years. This means the town had a mix of young people, adults, and seniors.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Flambeau was $39,375 per year. For families, the average income was $42,596. The average income for each person (per capita income) was $16,418. A small percentage of families (3.1%) and people (4.9%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Flambeau (Rusk) para niños
