Howard, Chippewa County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Howard
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Location of the town of Howard
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Chippewa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 798 |
| • Density | 22/sq mi (8.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-36000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583413 |
The Town of Howard is a local government area in southwestern Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It's a part of the United States. In 2010, about 798 people lived here. This was an increase from 648 people in 2000.
Two small communities, Albertville and Howard, are located within the town.
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History of Howard Town
The Town of Howard got its name from Benjamin Howard. He was a Brigadier General during the War of 1812. This war was fought between the United States and Great Britain.
Geography and Location
The Town of Howard is surrounded by other towns and counties. To its west is Dunn County. To the north, you'll find the Town of Cooks Valley. The Town of Tilden is to the east, and the Town of Wheaton is to the south.
The total area of the town is about 92.8 square kilometers (about 35.8 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 625 | — | |
| 2000 | 648 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 798 | 23.1% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 812 | 1.8% | |
In 2000, there were 648 people living in the Town of Howard. These people lived in 235 households, with most being families. The population density was about 7 people per square kilometer (18 people per square mile).
Most of the people living in Howard were White (99.07%). A small number were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 0.15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (66.4%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.76 people.
The age of the population varied:
- 27.2% were under 18 years old.
- 31.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 10.0% were 65 years or older.
The median age in the town was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $42,109. For families, the median income was $44,125. The average income per person was $15,274.
A small number of families (3.6%) and individuals (8.2%) lived below the poverty line. This included 13.4% of those under 18 and 13.6% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Howard (condado de Chippewa, Wisconsin) para niños
