Knowlton, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Knowlton, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Knowlton, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.2 sq mi (88.5 km2) |
| • Land | 29.1 sq mi (75.4 km2) |
| • Water | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,910 |
| • Density | 55.85/sq mi (21.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-40150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583490 |
| Website | http://townofknowltonwi.us/ |
Knowlton is a small town located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 1,910 people lived here.
Several smaller communities are found within the town of Knowlton. These include Dancy and Knowlton itself. Parts of Ashley and Rocky Corners are also in the town. Knowlton was officially established in 1859.
Geography of Knowlton
Knowlton covers a total area of about 34.2 square miles (88.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 29.1 square miles (75.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5.1 square miles (13.1 square kilometers), is water. This means that nearly 15% of the town's area is covered by water.
People Living in Knowlton
In 2000, there were 1,688 people living in Knowlton. These people lived in 657 households, with most of them being families. The town had about 58 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Knowlton were White (about 98.87%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
About 28.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.7%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.57 people.
The median age in Knowlton was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. About 22.5% of the population was under 18.
Notable People from Knowlton
Some interesting people have connections to Knowlton:
- John Baptiste DuBay – He was a famous fur trapper.
- Bob Raczek – He was a well-known football coach.
