Herman, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Herman, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Franklin
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Location of Herman, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.1 sq mi (88.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,044 |
| • Density | 59.9/sq mi (23.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-34050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583381 |
Herman is a town located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,044 people lived there. It is part of the larger Sheboygan area. The town is also home to Lakeland University, a college where students go to learn.
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Communities in Herman
The town of Herman includes a few smaller areas called communities. These are not separate towns but are part of Herman.
- Ada is a small community found where WIS 32 and County Road EH meet. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government separate from the town of Herman.
- Edwards is another unincorporated community. It is located along WIS 42, just south of the border with Manitowoc County. Most of the buildings in Edwards are north of the Pigeon River.
- Franklin is an unincorporated community located north of where County Road A and County Road M cross. Lakeland University is located nearby on County Road M.
Geography of Herman
Herman is a town with a total area of about 34.2 square miles (88.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.1 square miles (88.4 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water. This means there is much more land than water in the town.
People Living in Herman
According to the census from 2000, there were 2,044 people living in Herman. There were 574 households, which are groups of people living together, and 458 families. The town had about 59.9 people living in each square mile (23.1 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Herman were White (95.40%). There were also African American (2.50%), Asian (1.08%), and Native American (0.10%) residents. Some people were from other backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 1.22% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the population was spread out:
- 20.4% were under 18 years old.
- 24.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Herman was 30 years.
Education in Herman
- Lakeland University is a college located right in the town of Herman. It offers many different study programs for students.
Notable People from Herman
Some important people have lived in or were born in Herman:
- August Meyers was born in Herman. He was a farmer, a businessman, and also a politician, meaning he was involved in local government.
- William F. Sieker lived in Herman. He was a farmer and also a politician. Sieker served as the chairman of the Herman Town Board, which is like being the leader of the town's local government.
See also
In Spanish: Herman (condado de Sheboygan, Wisconsin) para niños
