Harris, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Harris, Wisconsin
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Location of Harris, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.9 sq mi (80.0 km2) |
| • Land | 30.6 sq mi (79.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 729 |
| • Density | 23.8/sq mi (9.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-32775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583353 |
Harris is a small town located in Marquette County, Wisconsin. In the year 2000, about 729 people lived there. A smaller community called Harrisville is also part of the town. Both the town and the community are named after James Harris. He was the first person to run the post office there, starting in March 1851. The village of Westfield is right next to Harris.
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Geography of Harris
Harris covers an area of about 30.9 square miles (80.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 30.6 square miles (79.2 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 0.94% of the town's total area is water.
People Living in Harris
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 729 people living in Harris. These people lived in 294 different homes. Out of these homes, 211 were families. The town had about 23.8 people per square mile (9.2 people per square kilometer). There were also 359 housing units, which are places where people can live. On average, there were 11.7 housing units per square mile (4.5 per square kilometer).
Diversity in Harris
Most of the people in Harris were White, making up about 98.08% of the population. There were also small numbers of people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people were from Pacific Islander backgrounds or other races. A small group, 0.69%, identified with two or more races. About 1.78% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life and Age Groups
Out of all the homes, about 28.2% had children under 18 living there. Most homes, 63.9%, were married couples living together. About 5.4% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. Around 28.2% of homes were not families.
About 22.1% of all homes had only one person living in them. And 10.2% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.48 people in each home and 2.89 people in each family.
The town's population had different age groups. About 22.6% were under 18 years old. Around 7.1% were between 18 and 24. Another 22.6% were between 25 and 44. The largest group, 29.2%, was between 45 and 64. Finally, 18.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Harris was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101.4 males. This was true for both the total population and for those aged 18 and over.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Harris was $37,344. For families, the average income was $43,250. Men earned an average of $30,074, while women earned an average of $25,313. The average income per person in the town was $18,686.
A small number of people and families lived below the poverty line. About 4.4% of the total population and 2.9% of families were in this situation. Specifically, 1.8% of those under 18 and 7.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Famous People from Harris
- Jerome H. Wheelock, who was a state representative and an educator in Wisconsin, was born in Harris.
