Irving, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Irving, Wisconsin
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Black River and Wis-54 run through town
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Location of Irving, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.4 sq mi (115.0 km2) |
| • Land | 43.9 sq mi (113.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 602 |
| • Density | 13.7/sq mi (5.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-37275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583437 |
Irving is a small town located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 602 people lived there.
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Exploring Irving's Geography
Irving covers a total area of about 44.4 square miles (115 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 43.9 square miles (113.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town's area is made up of rivers, lakes, or other water bodies.
Who Lives in Irving?
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 602 people living in Irving. This means there were about 13.7 people for every square mile. There were 216 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 163 were families.
Most of the people living in Irving were White (about 98.84%). A small number were African American (0.33%), Native American (0.50%), or from two or more races (0.33%).
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Irving had children under 18 living there (about 39.4%). Most households (66.2%) were married couples living together. Some homes (3.7%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 19% of all households were single individuals.
The people in Irving were of different ages. About 29.7% were under 18 years old. Around 30.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 11.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Irving was 36 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Irving was $37,625 per year. For families, the average income was $42,500. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $15,287.
About 8.9% of families and 12.9% of all people in Irving lived below the poverty line. This included 15.2% of those under 18 and 10.3% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Irving
- Emil G. Gilbertson: He was born in Irving. He became a farmer and later served as a Wisconsin State Representative, helping to make laws for Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Irving (Wisconsin) para niños
