Goetz, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Goetz, Wisconsin
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Location of Goetz, Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.9 sq mi (77.4 km2) |
| • Land | 29.8 sq mi (77.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 762 |
| • Density | 26/sq mi (9.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-29700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583288 |
| PLSS township | Parts of T29N R6W and T29N R7W |
Goetz is a small town located in Chippewa County, in the state of Wisconsin, USA. In 2010, about 762 people lived here.
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Where is Goetz Located?
Goetz is found in the southeastern part of Chippewa County. To its south, you'll find the Yellow River. This river flows west and joins the larger Chippewa River. The village of Cadott is also a neighbor to Goetz.
The town covers a total area of about 77.4 square kilometers (about 29.9 square miles). Most of this area, 77.1 square kilometers (29.8 square miles), is land. Only a small part, 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
The Story of Goetz
Early Land Surveys
The land that became Goetz was first mapped out in 1848. This was done by teams working for the U.S. government. In 1849, a team walked through the woods and swamps. They used special tools like a chain and a compass to mark all the corners of the land sections.
After their work, the surveyor wrote a description of the area. He said that a lot of the land was good for farming. It was mostly flat and had many small rivers and creeks. He also noted that there were cabins and valuable pine trees. The Yellow River made it easy to move timber to markets. The area was heavily covered with trees like birch, sugar maple, linden, elm, pine, and oak.
How Goetz Got Its Name
The town of Goetz was officially created in 1887. It was named after Henry Goetz. He was a farmer who had moved to America from Germany in 1860.
Who Lives in Goetz?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 640 | — | |
| 2000 | 695 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 762 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 797 | 4.6% | |
In the year 2000, there were 695 people living in Goetz. These people lived in 231 households, and 198 of these were families. The town had about 9.0 people per square kilometer (23.2 people per square mile). Most of the people living in Goetz were White (98.56%).
Many households (47.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (73.2%) were married couples. The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.19 people.
The population included people of all ages:
- 32.1% were under 18 years old.
- 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 8.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Goetz was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 112.5 males.
The average income for a household in the town was $39,028. For families, the average income was $39,722. About 6.4% of the people in Goetz lived below the poverty line. This included 8.4% of those under 18 and 3.6% of those 65 or older.
Education in Goetz
Students in Goetz attend schools that are part of the School District of Cadott Community.
Images for kids
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The Town Hall in Goetz, Wisconsin.
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A map showing the location of Goetz within Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Goetz (Wisconsin) para niños
