Hay River, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hay River, Wisconsin
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Location of Hay River, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 546 |
| • Density | 15.1/sq mi (5.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-33400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583369 |
Hay River is a small town in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's located right next to the Hay River. In the year 2000, about 546 people lived here. A smaller community called Baxter is also part of the town.
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About Hay River's Location
Hay River is located in the state of Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (which is about 93.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 510 | — | |
| 2000 | 546 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 558 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 588 | 5.4% | |
Let's look at how many people live in Hay River and what the community is like.
How Many People Live Here?
According to a count done in 2000, there were 546 people living in Hay River. This means there were about 15 people for every square mile of land. The town had 194 households, and most of them (149) were families.
Who Lives in Hay River?
Most of the people living in Hay River in 2000 were White (about 98%). A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 38%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.8 people, and families had about 3.2 people.
Age Groups in Hay River
The population in Hay River is spread across different age groups. In 2000:
- Almost 30% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hay River was 36 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Hay River (Wisconsin) para niños
