Garfield, Jackson County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Garfield, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Levis
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Location of Garfield, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Land | 36.0 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 529 |
| • Density | 14.7/sq mi (5.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-28325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583257 |
| Website | http://www.townofgarfieldwi.com |
Garfield is a small town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2010, about 638 people called Garfield home. Some smaller communities like Levis, Price, and Requa are also found within the town's area.
History of Garfield
Garfield is located in the northwest part of Jackson County. It was officially created in 1881. Before that, it was part of a larger area called Northfield.
Geography of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Garfield covers an area of about 36 square miles. This is the same as about 93.1 square kilometers. Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 502 | — | |
| 1900 | 775 | 54.4% | |
| 1910 | 714 | −7.9% | |
| 1920 | 715 | 0.1% | |
| 1930 | 611 | −14.5% | |
| 1940 | 524 | −14.2% | |
| 1950 | 443 | −15.5% | |
| 1960 | 361 | −18.5% | |
| 1970 | 369 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 423 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 421 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 529 | 25.7% | |
| 2010 | 638 | 20.6% | |
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In the year 2000, about 529 people lived in Garfield. The population density was about 14.7 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in the town were White (about 89.41%). There were also smaller groups of Native American people (2.27%) and people from other races (6.99%). About 10.96% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 180 households in the town. About 36.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.9%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Garfield in 2000 was 36 years old. About 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 7.2% of the people were 65 years old or older.
