How, Wisconsin facts for kids
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How, Wisconsin
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Location of How, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.1 sq mi (90.8 km2) |
| • Land | 34.9 sq mi (90.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 563 |
| • Density | 16.1/sq mi (6.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-35925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582284 |
How is a small town located in Oconto County, Wisconsin, in the United States. Back in 2000, about 563 people lived there.
The Story of How
The town of How was officially started in 1875. Before that, in 1872, it was separated from the city of Shawano. By 1878, it became a full town within Oconto County.
A post office served the town from 1879 until 1905. The town got its name from Calvin F. How, Jr. He was an important person in the insurance and banking world.
How's Geography
How covers a total area of about 35.1 square miles (90.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.9 square miles (90.5 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Local Communities
The community of Hayes is found within the town of How. Hayes was named after Hayes Creek, a stream that flows west of the community. The creek itself was named after an early logger in the area.
In the 1890s, Hayes was a busy place. It had two hotels, several saloons, a general store, a barber shop, and even a photography studio. Today, it is mostly abandoned, with only a few old houses and storefronts remaining from the 1900s.
People of How
In 2000, the town of How had 563 people living there. These people made up 207 households, with 152 of them being families. The town had about 16 people living in each square mile.
Most of the people in How (about 95%) were White. About 4% were Native American. A small number (less than 1%) were from two or more races. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 32%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 69%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.7 people.
The people in How were of different ages. About 28% were under 18 years old. Around 13% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
In 2000, the typical income for a household in How was about $39,167 per year. For families, the typical income was about $44,125 per year. A small number of families (about 4%) and people (about 8%) lived below the poverty line. This included about 13% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: How (Wisconsin) para niños
