Gingles, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Gingles, Wisconsin
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Location of Gingles, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Ashland |
| Founded | March 22, 1924 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.94 sq mi (100.86 km2) |
| • Land | 38.94 sq mi (100.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 738 |
| • Density | 18.951/sq mi (7.317/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-29250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583278 |
Gingles is a town located in Ashland County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is a small community where people live and work. In 2020, about 738 people called Gingles home. The nearby community of White River is also part of the town.
A Look Back at Gingles
The town of Gingles was officially created on March 22, 1924. It was named after Alexander Gingles. He was a person who came from Ireland in the 1890s and settled in Ashland County.
Where is Gingles Located?
Gingles is in the northern part of Ashland County. It shares a border with the city of Ashland to the north. The total area of Gingles is about 101 square kilometers (about 39 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Gingles?
Based on a census from the year 2000, there were 640 people living in Gingles. These people lived in 237 households, which are like homes or apartments. Most of these households (186) were families.
The population density was about 16 people per square mile. This means there weren't too many people living close together. Most of the people living in Gingles were White (92.34%). About 6.25% were Native American, and a small number were from two or more racial backgrounds.
In terms of age, the population was spread out. About 30.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in Gingles was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males.
See also
In Spanish: Gingles (Wisconsin) para niños
