Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin
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Location of Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
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| • Total | 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km2) |
| • Land | 27.4 sq mi (70.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
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| • Total | 2,520 |
| • Density | 92.1/sq mi (35.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-48575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583638 |
Manitowoc Rapids is a small town located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, in the United States. Back in the year 2000, about 2,520 people lived here.
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Discovering Branch
Branch is a small, unofficial community found north of US 10. It sits right by the Branch River, between the towns of Whitelaw and I-43.
How Big is Manitowoc Rapids?
Manitowoc Rapids covers a total area of about 27.6 square miles (71.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 27.4 square miles (70.9 square kilometers), is land. The rest, a small part of 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Manitowoc Rapids?
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 2,520 people living in Manitowoc Rapids. These people lived in 809 different homes, and 669 of these were families.
The town had about 92 people living per square mile (35.6 people per square kilometer). There were also 822 housing units, which means homes or apartments, with about 30 housing units per square mile (11.6 per square kilometer).
Most people in the town, about 98.97%, were White. A small number of people were African American (0.16%), Native American (0.16%), or Asian (0.12%). Some people were from other races (0.48%), and a very small group (0.12%) were from two or more races. About 0.95% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Out of the 809 homes, about 34.1% had children under 18 living there. Most homes, 76.5%, were married couples living together. About 3.3% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 17.3% of homes were not families.
Around 14.1% of all homes were single individuals. About 6.1% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.78 people in each home and 3.08 people in each family.
Age Groups in Town
The population in Manitowoc Rapids was spread out by age:
- 22.5% were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 44 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 86.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 81.4 males.
Money and Living
In 2000, the average income for a home in Manitowoc Rapids was $56,548. For families, the average income was $61,575. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $37,083, compared to $24,301 for females. The average income per person in the town was $21,323.
A small number of families, about 1.4%, and 11.1% of the total population, had incomes below the poverty line. This included 4.4% of those under 18 and 34.1% of those 65 or older.
Important People from Manitowoc Rapids
Some notable people who have lived in Manitowoc Rapids include:
- Isaac Craite: He was a judge, businessman, and lawmaker in Wisconsin.
- Charles H. Walker: He was also a judge, lawyer, and lawmaker in Wisconsin.
Fun and Recreation
Branch Recreation Park is a great place to visit in Branch, which is part of Manitowoc Rapids. This park hosts many youth softball and baseball programs. It is also the home field for the Branch Blaze, a local amateur baseball team.
See also
In Spanish: Manitowoc Rapids (Wisconsin) para niños
