Holland, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Holland, Wisconsin
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Location of Holland, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.9 sq mi (105.9 km2) |
| • Land | 40.9 sq mi (105.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,360 |
| • Density | 57.8/sq mi (22.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-35375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583402 |
| Website | www.tn.holland.wi.gov |
Holland is a small town located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,360 people lived there. Holland is part of the larger Sheboygan area, which is a big group of cities and towns that are connected.
Two smaller communities are also found in the town of Holland. These are Idlewood Beach and Dacada.
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Geography of Holland
Holland is a town with a total area of about 40.9 square miles. This is about 105.9 square kilometers. Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water, only a tiny amount.
People of Holland
In 2000, there were 2,360 people living in Holland. These people made up 828 households, with 693 of them being families.
Population Details
Most people in Holland were White, making up about 98.43% of the population. A small number of people were African American or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed backgrounds. About 0.68% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life
About 36.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (76.4%) were married couples living together. Some households (13.4%) were individuals living alone. About 5.4% of these were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were 2.85 people in each household. Families usually had 3.15 people.
Age Groups
The people in Holland were spread across different age groups:
- 27.2% were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Holland was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101.4 males.
Money and Living
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Holland was about $57,419. For families, the average income was around $60,750. A very small number of families (0.9%) and people (1.2%) lived below the poverty line. This means they had very low incomes.
Notable People from Holland
- Peter Daane was an important person who lived in Holland. He was a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He was also a merchant and a farmer. Peter Daane served as the chairman of the Holland Town Board, helping to lead the town.
See also
In Spanish: Holland (condado de Sheboygan, Wisconsin) para niños
