Hull, Portage County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hull, Wisconsin
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Location of Hull, Portage County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.8 sq mi (82.5 km2) |
| • Land | 28.3 sq mi (73.2 km2) |
| • Water | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
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| • Total | 5,493 |
| • Density | 194.3/sq mi (75.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-36350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583421 |
Hull is a town located in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 5,493 people lived there.
Hull is home to two smaller communities. These are Casimir and Jordan. The town is also part of the larger Stevens Point area.
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Exploring Hull's Location
Hull covers a total area of about 31.8 square miles (82.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 28.3 square miles (73.2 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 3.6 square miles (9.2 square kilometers), is water. This means Hull has some lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Hull?
Population Details
In 2000, the town of Hull had 5,493 residents. There were 1,988 households. A household is a group of people living in one home. There were also 1,582 families. This means many people lived together as families.
The town had about 194 people per square mile. This number tells us how crowded an area is. There were also 2,067 housing units. These are places where people can live.
Diversity in Hull
Most people in Hull in 2000 were White. About 97.78% of the population was White. Other groups also lived there. These included African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.91% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Hull had children. About 39.2% of homes had kids under 18. Most households were married couples living together. This was about 72.2% of homes. Some homes had a single female parent. This was about 4.4% of homes.
The average household had 2.76 people. The average family had 3.10 people.
The population of Hull included people of all ages. About 27.8% were under 18 years old. This means many young people lived there. About 8.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in Hull was 38 years old.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hull was $53,915. For families, the average income was $60,689. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $22,433.
A small number of families lived below the poverty line. This was about 3.6% of families. About 5.2% of all people were below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Hull (condado de Portage, Wisconsin) para niños
