Freedom, Sauk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Freedom, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Freedom, Sauk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.7 sq mi (89.9 km2) |
| • Land | 34.6 sq mi (89.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 416 |
| • Density | 12.0/sq mi (4.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-27675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583243 |
| Website | freedomsaukwi.gov |
The Town of Freedom is a small place located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 416 people lived there. A small community called La Rue is also part of the town. The town was given its name to honor the American idea of freedom.
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Exploring Freedom's Land Area
The Town of Freedom covers a total area of about 34.7 square miles (89.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 34.6 square miles (89.6 square kilometers) is land. A very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water. This means the town is mostly dry land with very little water within its borders.
Understanding Freedom's Population
How Many People Live Here?
Based on the census taken in 2000, there were 416 people living in the Town of Freedom. This means there were about 12 people for every square mile. There were 158 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 121 were families.
Who Lives in Freedom?
Most of the people living in Freedom in 2000 were White, making up about 97.84% of the population. A smaller number of people were Asian, and a few others were from different backgrounds.
Family Life and Age Groups
Many households in Freedom had children under 18 living with them. About 71.5% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.63 people.
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 30.8% were young adults aged 25 to 44. Older adults, aged 45 to 64, made up about 32.9% of the population. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 40 years old.
Money and Living in Freedom
In 2000, the typical income for a household in the town was $55,000 per year. For families, the typical income was a bit higher, at $57,500. The average income per person in the town was $23,332. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line, meaning they had lower incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Freedom (condado de Sauk, Wisconsin) para niños
