Forest, Richland County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Forest, Wisconsin
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Location of Forest, Richland County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 390 |
| • Density | 11.0/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-26475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583214 |
Forest is a small town located in Richland County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 390 people lived there. Some parts of the nearby communities of Ash Ridge and Tunnelville are also found within the town of Forest.
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Exploring Forest's Location
Forest is a town that covers about 35.5 square miles (which is about 91.9 square kilometers). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. It's a great place to explore the outdoors!
Who Lives in Forest?
Let's look at the people who call Forest home, based on information from the year 2000.
Population and Homes
At that time, 390 people lived in Forest. There were 139 households, which means 139 different homes where people lived. Out of these, 111 were families. The town had about 11 people living in each square mile.
There were 173 housing units in total. This means there were 173 places where people could live, like houses or apartments.
Diversity in Forest
Most people in Forest were White, making up about 97.95% of the population. There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Pacific Islander residents. About 1.03% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life
Many households in Forest were families. About 36% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most households, about 71.9%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband present. About 15.8% of all households were individuals living alone.
Age Groups in Forest
The people in Forest were of different ages. About 27.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 7.9% were young adults aged 18 to 24. A large group, 24.1%, were between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 26.4% of the population. Lastly, about 14.1% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in Forest was 40 years.
