Franzen, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Franzen, Wisconsin
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Location of Franzen
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.6 sq mi (94.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 578 |
| • Density | 15.79/sq mi (6.097/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-27450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583237 |
Franzen is a small town located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 578 people lived there. Two smaller communities, Galloway and Holt, are also found within the town of Franzen.
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History of Franzen
The town of Franzen was named after a person called Christian Franzen. He was originally from Germany and served on the Marathon County Board, which is like a local government group.
Geography of Franzen
Franzen covers a total area of about 36.6 square miles (which is about 94.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, 36.4 square miles (94.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
People of Franzen (Demographics)
Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live somewhere, their ages, and what their families are like.
According to a census taken in 2000, there were 505 people living in Franzen. These people lived in 193 households, and 145 of those were families. The town had about 13.9 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people in Franzen (about 98.42%) were White. A small number (1.39%) were Native American, and a very small number (0.20%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 33.2% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (67.4%) were married couples living together. About 20.7% of households were just one person.
The ages of the people in Franzen varied:
- 27.7% were under 18 years old.
- 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Franzen was 37 years.
Notable People from Franzen
- Raymond Omernick: He was a farmer and logger who was born in the town of Franzen. He also served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is part of the state's government.
