Forest, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Forest, Wisconsin
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Location of Forest, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.2 sq mi (91.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,108 |
| • Density | 31.4/sq mi (12.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-26450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583213 |
Forest is a town located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,108 people lived there.
Within the town of Forest, you can find smaller, unincorporated communities. These include Banner, Dotyville, and Graham Corners.
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Geography of Forest
Forest is situated in the state of Wisconsin. The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (which is about 93.5 square kilometers).
Most of this area, around 35.2 square miles (or 91.3 square kilometers), is land. The remaining part, about 0.9 square miles (or 2.2 square kilometers), is covered by water.
People Living in Forest
Population in 2000
Based on the census from 2000, there were 1,108 people living in the town of Forest. This means there were about 31.4 people for every square mile (or 12.1 people per square kilometer).
There were 397 households in total. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Diversity and Families
Most of the people living in Forest were White (about 98.38%). A smaller number of people were Native American or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races.
About 0.81% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (70.0%) were married couples living together. About 35.0% of households had children under 18 years old living with them.
Age Groups
The population in Forest was spread across different age groups. About 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old. This means many young people lived in the town.
About 12.0% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Forest was 37 years.
Notable People from Forest
Some important people who have lived in Forest include:
- Charles A. Corbett: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and also a businessman.
- Peter Loehr: He served as a Wisconsin State Representative and was a farmer.
- Peter McGalloway: He was another Wisconsin State Representative and a farmer.
- John M. Stack: He also served as a Wisconsin State Representative and was a farmer.
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