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Friendship is a town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. It's a place where about 2,400 people lived in the year 2000. Inside the town of Friendship, you'll also find smaller areas called Dexter and Van Dyne. These are known as unincorporated communities, meaning they don't have their own separate local government but are part of the larger town.

About Friendship's Location

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Location of Friendship, Wisconsin

Friendship is a town with a mix of land and water. It covers a total area of about 34.4 square miles (which is about 89.2 square kilometers). Interestingly, almost half of this area is water! There are about 17.0 square miles (44.1 square kilometers) of land and 17.4 square miles (45.1 square kilometers) of water. This means there are many lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.

Who Lives in Friendship?

In 2000, there were 2,406 people living in Friendship. These people lived in about 971 homes. Many of these homes, around 690, were families.

The people in Friendship come from different age groups. About a quarter of the population was under 18 years old. Around 7% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 30%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 25% were between 45 and 64, and nearly 14% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Friendship was about 38 years old.

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