Gordon, Ashland County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Gordon, Wisconsin
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Location of Gordon, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Ashland |
| Named for | Antoine Gordon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.0 sq mi (277.1 km2) |
| • Land | 104.4 sq mi (270.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 261 |
| • Density | 2.440/sq mi (0.9419/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-29875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583291 |
Gordon is a small town in Ashland County, located in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2020, about 261 people lived there. Two smaller communities, Clam Lake and Morse, are also part of the town.
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History of Gordon
The town of Gordon was named after a man called Antoine Gordon. He was a fur trader from La Pointe, Wisconsin. Fur traders were important in the early history of Wisconsin. They traded animal furs with Native American tribes.
Geography and Location
Gordon is located in a beautiful part of Wisconsin. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 277.1 square kilometers (which is about 107 square miles). Most of this area is land. About 270.5 square kilometers (104.4 square miles) is land. The rest, about 6.6 square kilometers (2.5 square miles), is water. This means Gordon has some lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Gordon?
In 2000, there were 357 people living in Gordon. There were 155 households, which are like homes or families living together. About 104 of these were families. The town is not very crowded. There were only about 1.3 people living in each square kilometer.
Population Age Groups
The people living in Gordon come from different age groups.
- About 24.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 4.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Gordon was 44 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Gordon (condado de Ashland, Wisconsin) para niños
