Kinnickinnic, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kinnickinnic, Wisconsin
|
|
|---|---|
Town hall
|
|
Location of Kinnickinnic, Wisconsin
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
(2000)
|
|
| • Total | 1,400 |
| • Density | 39.5/sq mi (15.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-39825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583486 |
Kinnickinnic (pronounced kih-NIK-ih-nik) is a small town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a quiet place where people live and work. In the year 2000, about 1,400 people called Kinnickinnic home.
Contents
History of Kinnickinnic
The name Kinnickinnic comes from the Chippewa and Cree dialects. These are parts of the Algonquian language family. The word literally means "what is mixed." It was used to describe a mix of native plants and tobaccos.
Geography and Location
Kinnickinnic is located in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of St. Croix County. The town covers an area of about 35.4 square miles (91.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,722 | — | |
| 2012 (est.) | 1,740 | 1.0% | |
Let's look at how many people lived in Kinnickinnic and what the community was like in 2000.
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 1,400 people living in the town. The population density was about 39.5 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 39 or 40 people.
Homes and Families
There were 483 households in Kinnickinnic. A household is a group of people living in one home. Out of these, 396 were families. Most households (76.4%) were married couples living together. About 41% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Age Groups
The people in Kinnickinnic were spread across different age groups:
- About 29.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 37 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Kinnickinnic was $62,727 per year. For families, the average income was $71,354 per year. The average income for each person in the town was $23,665. A small number of families (2.2%) and people (3.6%) lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Kinnickinnic
Some notable people were born in Kinnickinnic:
- Charles Loring: He became a very important judge. He was the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
- George A. Williams: He was an actor.
Local Buildings and Structures
One important building in the town is the Kinnickinnic Church.
Images for kids
-
The town hall of Kinnickinnic.
-
A map showing where Kinnickinnic is located in Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Kinnickinnic (Wisconsin) para niños
