Halsey, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Halsey, Wisconsin
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Location of Halsey, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.1 sq mi (85.8 km2) |
| • Land | 33.1 sq mi (85.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 651 |
| • Density | 19.67/sq mi (7.587/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-32150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583337 |
Halsey is a small town located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is part of the Wausau area. In 2010, about 651 people lived there.
The town was named after Pierson Halsey. He was a partner in a law firm that helped start the nearby town of Athens, Wisconsin. Halsey was officially separated from the town of Hamburg in 1883.
Geography of Halsey
Halsey covers an area of about 33.1 square miles (85.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
People of Halsey
In 2000, there were 645 people living in Halsey. The town had 192 households, with most of them being families.
Many households, about 49%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 76%, were married couples living together. About 11% of households had just one person living there.
The average age of people in Halsey was 31 years old. About 34% of the population was under 18. About 8% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Most people in Halsey were White, making up about 98% of the population. A small number of people were of other races or Hispanic/Latino.
