Hiles, Forest County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hiles, Wisconsin
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Visitor information board in Hiles
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Location of Hiles, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Organized | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 141.0 sq mi (365.1 km2) |
| • Land | 131.4 sq mi (340.4 km2) |
| • Water | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 311 |
| • Density | 2.206/sq mi (0.8518/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-34650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583390 |
Hiles is a small town in Forest County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 311 people lived there. Smaller communities like Atkins and Hiles (the community) are also part of the town.
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History of Hiles
Hiles got its name from Franklin P. Hiles. He owned a lot of land when the town was officially started in 1903.
Geography of Hiles
Hiles covers a total area of about 141 square miles. Most of this area, about 131.4 square miles, is land. The rest, about 9.5 square miles, is water. This means that about 6.75% of the town's area is covered by water.
People of Hiles: Demographics
Population and Housing
In 2000, there were 404 people living in Hiles. These people lived in 199 different homes. About 143 of these homes were families. On average, there were about 2 people living in each home.
The town had many homes, with 761 housing units in total. This means there were about 5.8 homes for every square mile.
Racial Background
Most people in Hiles were White, making up about 97% of the population. About 3% of the people were Native American.
Age Groups in Hiles
The people in Hiles were of different ages.
- About 11.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 13.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- A large group, about 37.6%, were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 34.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hiles was 58 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 110 males.
See also
In Spanish: Hiles (condado de Forest, Wisconsin) para niños
