Gilman, Pierce County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Gilman is a town located in Pierce County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 772 people lived there. Some smaller communities, like Olivet and Viking, are also partly located within the town of Gilman.
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A Look Back: Gilman's History
The town of Gilman was first created in 1870. When it was first organized, its name was "Deerfield." Later, the town's name was changed to Gilman. This new name was chosen to honor B.F. Gilman, who was the very first person to settle in the area.
Where is Gilman? (Geography)
Gilman is a town that covers a total area of about 33.8 square miles (which is about 87.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town's borders.
Who Lives in Gilman? (Demographics)
In 2000, the town of Gilman had 772 people living there. These people lived in 283 different homes, and 228 of these were families.
- Population Details:
- About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 31.2%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 10.6% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Gilman was 38 years old.
- Homes and Families:
- About 33.6% of homes had children under 18 living in them.
- Most homes (72.8%) were married couples living together.
- The average home had about 2.73 people living in it.
- The average family had about 3.08 people.
See also
In Spanish: Gilman (condado de Pierce, Wisconsin) para niños
