Pepin (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pepin, Wisconsin
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Location of Pepin, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pepin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.6 sq mi (136.1 km2) |
| • Land | 45.4 sq mi (117.7 km2) |
| • Water | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 741 |
| • Density | 14.087/sq mi (5.445/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-61950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583909 |
| Website | http://www.pepintownship.org/ |
Pepin (/ˈpɛpɪn/ PEP-in) is a small town located in Pepin County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 741 people lived there.
Several smaller communities are part of the town of Pepin. These include Barry Corner, Devils Corner, Hawkins Corner, and Lakeport. The community of Lund is also partly located within the town's area.
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History of Pepin
Birthplace of Laura Ingalls Wilder
The town of Pepin is famous for being the birthplace of Laura Ingalls Wilder. She was a very well-known American writer. She wrote the popular Little House on the Prairie book series.
Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in Pepin on February 7, 1867. Her birthplace is marked by the Little House Wayside historical site. This site is located about one mile southeast of the community of Lund.
Geography of Pepin
Pepin is a town with a mix of land and water. The total area of the town is about 52.6 square miles (136.1 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 45.4 square miles (117.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 7.1 square miles (18.4 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 13.55% of the town's area is covered by water.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 580 people living in the town of Pepin. The population density was about 12.8 people per square mile. This means there weren't many people living close together.
Most of the people living in Pepin were White. A small number of people were African American or Native American. Some people also identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The town had 232 households. Many of these households were married couples living together. About 30.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them.
The age of the people in Pepin varied. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 42 years.
See also
In Spanish: Pepin (condado de Pepin, Wisconsin) para niños
