Freedom, Forest County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Freedom, Wisconsin
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Location of Freedom, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 34.1 sq mi (88.2 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 345 |
| • Density | 9.557/sq mi (3.690/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-27600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583241 |
Freedom is a small town located in Forest County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 345 people lived there.
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Geography of Freedom
Freedom is a town with a total area of about 36.1 square miles. Most of this area, about 34.1 square miles, is land. The rest, about 2.0 square miles, is water. This means that lakes, rivers, or other water bodies make up a small part of the town's total size.
People of Freedom
Population and Homes
In the year 2000, there were 376 people living in Freedom. These people lived in 158 different homes. Out of these homes, 115 were families. The town had about 11 people living in every square mile.
Most of the people living in Freedom were White. A very small number of people were Native American. Also, a small percentage of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Families
About 20.5% of the people in Freedom were under 18 years old. This means there were quite a few kids and teenagers. The town also had a good number of adults and older adults. The average age of people in Freedom was 48 years old.
Most homes in Freedom were made up of married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. A few homes were made up of single people living alone.
Money and Living
In 2000, the average income for a family in Freedom was about $38,438 per year. This is how much money families generally earned. A small number of families and people in the town lived below the poverty line. This means they had lower incomes.
Famous People from Freedom
- John Volk was a notable person from Freedom. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The State Assembly is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Freedom (condado de Forest, Wisconsin) para niños
